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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
Built in 1815, Traveler's Rest served as a wayside inn to people traveling along the Unicoi Turnpike. The Unicoi Turnpike connected the Tugaloo and Tennessee rivers and the route was busy with the transport of products in North Georgia. James Rutherford Wyly first operated the inn until Devereaux Jarrett bought the place in 1833. Jarrett doubled the size of the structure and was also his place of residence for his considerably large plantation along the Tugaloo River. Traveler's Inn remained in his family until 1955 when the State of Georgia bought it for $8000.00.
 Today, this historical location allows visitors to step back in time before the railroad traveled through the region. It is easy to imagine a stop at this location. The property now has additional period structures found in the mid to late 1800s. The park staff will provide details about the property and literature which guides visitors on a self-lead tour.
Traveler's Rest is located 6 miles east of Taccoa, Georgia off of Highway 123.
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