Helen Georgia Gainesville And Northwestern Railroad Depot 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The Gainesville & Northwestern Railroad (G&NW RR) was instrumental in the economic development of northern Georgia during the early 20th century. Chartered in 1905, the line extended into the mountainous timber regions, reaching the community known as Helen (then possibly Hardman or Nacoochee) around 1909-1910. This depot served as a vital hub for the burgeoning logging industry, facilitating the transport of lumber and other natural resources from the Appalachian foothills to broader markets via Gainesville.