Blood Mountain Trail Shelter
Also known as: Site number 9LU224
Why it's listed
Near the top of Blood Mountain, at nearly 4,500 feet, a small stone shelter sits among rock outcrops beside the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia. Built around 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for the Georgia State Parks system as an adjunct to Vogel State Park, it is a one-story, two-room building of coursed mortared rubble with a low-pitched gable roof of cedar shakes. Its beams and rafters were roughed to look hand-hewn, and a central fireplace divides a front warming room from a rear sleeping room. Of the five CCC trail shelters on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, it is the only one built of stone. The state transferred it to the U.S. Forest Service in 1956, and it still shelters hikers. The nomination values it for its tie to Depression-era recreation development and as a good example of Rustic design that blends with its rocky setting. The roof and openings were renewed in 2011.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is significant at the state level under Criterion A for its link to recreation, Vogel State Park, the Appalachian Trail and the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is also significant under Criterion C as a good example of CCC Rustic architecture. It is the only one of five CCC trail shelters on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia built of stone.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 12001145, listed January 9, 2013. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Blood Mountain Wilderness Area, Blairsville |
|---|---|
| County | Lumpkin County |
| Listed | January 9, 2013 |
| Reference number | 12001145 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1937-1962 |
| Architect / builder | U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (Architect/Builder); CCC (Architect/Builder) |
| Architectural style | Early 20th Century Movements (CCC Rustic) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still serves as a shelter for Appalachian Trail and Blood Mountain Wilderness visitors; roof and door and window frames were replaced in-kind in November 2011. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 34.74009, -83.93742 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 12001145.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q97039016
- This listing as JSON
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