Stovall Mill Covered Covered Bridge


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Stovall Mill Bridge is in Helen, Georgia. Located in an area of White County, rich in history and legends of the Cherokee, Stovall Mill Bridge spans Chickamauga Creek. This is not to be confused with the more famous northwest Georgia Creek of the same name. An earlier covered bridge stood here but was washed away in the early 1890's. The bridge retains the name of the miller, Fred Stovall, Sr.; who operated the mill complex for many years. The gristmill, sawmill and shingle mill were powered by a water turbine. All are gone now; only the remains of the dam are evident. - From "Covered Bridges of Georgia" by Thomas L. French, Jr. & Edward L. French. See more about the history of the Stovalls in this area. This bridge is a short drive from the numerous attractions in the area and is worth the trip. The bridge appeared in the 1950's movie I'd Climb the Highest Mountain starring Susan Heyward.

General Info County: White Other names: Sautee-Nacoochee, Helen Bridge, and Chickamauga Bridge Length: 36.8 ft. Built: 1895 Builder: Will Pardue Truss: Queen-post	Stream: Chickamauga Creek Road name: Adjacent to State Route 255 Traffic: No Parking: Yes Picnic area: Yes Historic marker: Yes Owner: White County Historical Society

Directions: From Atlanta, take I-85 north to I-985 north, to Hwy. 23 west, to Hwy. 17 to Sautee, then go 3 miles north of Old Sautee Store on Hwy. 255. In Unicoi State Park in the Northeast Mountains Travel Region. Call 800-858-8027.

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