(0.3 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
This vacation home is located in Blue Ridge, approximately 19 miles from Ellijay. The property is located 30 miles from Hiawassee and features mountain views. A dishwasher is included in the kitchen. There is a television and a DVD player.
(1.1 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Row Harder is a Blue Ridge-based novel by Escape to Blue Ridge. The apartments are located 23 miles from Ellijay and offer complimentary WiFi and on-site private parking.
80 Deer Trail (1.9 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Blue Ridge is home to Fireside by Escape to Blue Ridge. The apartments are located 19 miles from Ellijay and have on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi.
(2.4 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Toccoa River Retreat is a vacation home in Blue Ridge with a balcony. The property has mountain views and is located 18 miles from Ellijay. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as a private bathroom.
(2.7 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Down by the River is set in Blue Ridge. The air-conditioned accommodations is 31 mi from Hiawassee. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms a TV an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave a washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a bath or shower.
(3.0 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Fish Trap Cabin is a vacation rental home in Blue Ridge, Georgia, approximately 17 miles from Ellijay. The kitchen is equipped with an oven and a microwave. There is a television and a DVD player. A private bathroom with a shower is provided.
(3.1 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Located in Blue Ridge this air-conditioned vacation home features a balcony with mountains views. The property features views of the river and is 17 miles from Ellijay.
(3.9 km from Historic Mineral Bluff Depot)
Set in Blue Ridge in the Georgia region Sasquatch Chalet by Escape to Blue Ridge has a patio. The air-conditioned accommodations is 17 mi from Ellijay.
Historic Mineral Bluff Depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia is a location with a long and interesting history. Built in 1909, the Mineral Bluff Depot was designed to serve as a train station providing transportation and other services to the community of Mineral Bluff. The depot was strategically built near the mineral springs that gave the town its name, located in the heart of Fannin County.
The Mineral Bluff Depot was considered an important stop on the rail line through north Georgia, as it connected cities like Blue Ridge and Atlanta with Chattanooga, Tennessee. The building originally included a waiting room and ticket office for passengers traveling by rail, as well as a freight office where goods could be shipped or received. As time passed, however, passenger service to Mineral Bluff gradually declined until it ceased altogether in 1958.
Despite its closure as an active train station, the Historic Mineral Bluff Depot has remained standing over the decades since then. In 1989 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its historical significance and architectural value. Today it serves as a museum preserving its connection to the past through memorabilia and artifacts from its railway days. On display are items such as glassware used on trains, old magazines from local businesses that advertised their products on trains, vintage clothing worn in those days by railway staff members, and even an original conductor's uniform from 1911! Visitors can also take part in special events such as holiday celebrations hosted at the depot throughout the year.
The Historic Mineral Bluff Depot is open daily (except Mondays) from 10am-5pm April-October, giving visitors ample opportunity to experience this unique piece of history first-hand. It's definitely worth checking out if you're ever visiting Blue Ridge!