Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
“Blue Ridge Depot is a historic train depot in Blue Ridge, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1982.”
Wikipedia article Blue Ridge station, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 4 National Register listings published here for Fannin County · listed in 1982 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 474 fires within 5 miles of Blue Ridge Depot between 1992 and 2020, burning about 701 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 84 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 291 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 84 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 55 |
| Smoking | 11 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 11 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 10 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 7 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 8 September 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 7 September 1998 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.2 acres | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 26 September 1999 | Misuse of fire by a minor | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 September 1999 | Smoking | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 22 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
| 2 September 1997 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Georgia Forestry Commission | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 15 workings within 5 miles of Blue Ridge Depot: 10 past producers, 2 prospects, 1 unknown, 1 occurrence. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Iron, Manganese, Marble, Dimension, Gold. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Placer | Gold | Past Producer | Stream Placer | |
| McKinney Mine | Iron, Manganese | Past Producer | Residual | |
| McKinney Mine. | Manganese, Iron | Past Producer | 1812 | |
| Mineral Bluff Quarry | Flagstone | Producer | ||
| Samples Rock Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| The W.M.Dallas Mine | Mica | Past Producer | ||
| Wishon Talc Mine | Talc-Soapstone | Past Producer | ||
| The Dickey Property | Marble, Dimension | Occurrence | ||
| The Park Property | Marble, Dimension | Past Producer | ||
| J.Y.Allen Property | Iron, Manganese | Prospect |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Blue Ridge, the town this property stands in, in 45 storm reports between 1993 and 2023: 19 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 7 lightning, 5 flash flood. The reports record 5 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2004 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | 3 hurt, $1,000 | The News Observer - Blue Ridge reported that three teenagers, who were tubing down a river in the Toccoa Valley Campground area, were injured when lightning struck the water nearby. All three were treated and released from the hospital. In addition, a minor fire was reported in a home struck by lightning in a separate incident. Damage was minor. |
| August 2003 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | 2 hurt | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that lightning struck two people at the Sugar Creek Raceway during its first night of the racing season. A 45-year old track announcer was injured when lightning struck the track's sound system and came through the microphone. Some papers on the desk were also ignited during this incident. In the stands, a fan was injured when he was struck by lightning. Neither of the injuries were fatal. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Blue Ridge | $1,300,000 | Numerous reports of large to very large damaging hail were received from the Fannin County 911 Center and the public across Fannin county. As the thunderstorm entered Fannin county from the southwest, it produced golf ball-sized hail near Blue Ridge. The hail grew in size to softballs (4.25 inch diameter) as the storm moved over the Morganton area. Extensive damage was reported to vehicles in the Morganton area and adjacent areas in the eastern part of the county. |
| March 2004 | Hail | Blue Ridge | $250,000 | The Fannin county 911 center reported that golf ball-sized hail was observed at the June Walker Chevrolet dealership just southwest of Blue Ridge. |
| May 2006 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | $75,000 | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that lightning struck a two-story garage and apartment on East Second Street and set it on fire. The upper portion of the building was a complete loss. |
| September 2000 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | $55,000 | The Blue Ridge News Observer reported that lightning struck the county's 911 emergency radio repeater tower on Brawley Mountain completely knocking out the normal emergency communications system. |
| May 1999 | Tornado (F0) | Blue Ridge | $50,000 | Fannin county 911 and newspaper accounts agreed that a minimal tornado was responsible for damage in the Sugar Creek Road and Tennis Court Road areas.The roof of an outbuilding at the water company was torn off, an outdoor pavilion at a church collapsed, and the church received damage to its roof. Trees were knocked down in a twisted pattern and blocked roads in the area. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $50,000 | Several large trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds along Georgia Highway 5 in Blue Ridge. Two homes received major damage to their roofs while a commercial business had several appliances damaged. Fannin County 2N Blue Ridge,28,1713EST,,,0,0,0,0,Hail (0.75) The Fannin County sheriff department reported dime size hail 2 miles north of Blue Ridge on Georgia Highway 5. |
| November 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $30,000 | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that a large pine tree fell on two pickup trucks at a residence in the city. One of the trucks was totaled and the other sustained significant damage. At another residence, large tree limbs fell on and damaged the corner of a front porch. Winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph by a local resident. |
| September 2009 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | $25,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported that a house fire was likely the result of a lightning strike. |
| July 2004 | Flash Flood | Blue Ridge | $20,000 | The News Observer - Blue Ridge reported that a man had to be rescued from his truck during flash flooding on Ada Street. The man drove his S-10 pickup truck into the high water when the truck stalled as the vehicle was submerged up to the windows with water. The man reported that water was up to his rib cage inside the truck. Ada street at Highway 5 was later closed. In addition, a storm spotter reported that a house was flooded in Blue Ridge. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $10,000 | Broadcast media reports numerous trees and powerlines downed along W Highland St just to the west of Blue Ridge. |
| October 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $10,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported dozens of trees down countywide. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $10,000 | The emergency manager reported a couple of signs, a storage building and a vehicle were damaged. The roof was ripped off the mini-storage building. Reports of a tornado could not be confirmed. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $8,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported numerous trees blown down across the county. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $5,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported that at least a dozen trees were blown down near Blue Ridge on Raccoon Drive. |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Blue Ridge | $5,000 | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that local thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the downtown area of Blue Ridge. One house sustained damage when flood waters rose to the level of the window sills. Flood waters also caused damage at the Sheriff's Office. Furthermore, railroad tracks running through the area were also damaged by the flood waters. |
| June 2002 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | $5,000 | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that lightning struck a home in Blue Ridge on Damascus Road. The lightning traveled through a copper water pipe to an adjacent electrical circuit. The electrical circuit was damaged and the entire house suffered light smoke damage from burning wires. At another residence, lightning struck a tree on Georgia Highway 5 in Blue Ridge. The tree was set on fire. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $3,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down from Blue Ridge to east of Morganton. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $3,000 | Fannin 911 reported several trees were knocked down. Some fell on power lines, resulting in power outages. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees. Damage at the Blue Ridge Marina and pea-size hail. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $2,000 | The Fannin County 911 center reported power lines blown down on East Main Street near the intersection with Messer Street. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $2,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported that two trees had fallen onto some power lines north of Blue Ridge. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $1,000 | A tree was reported down on Mineral Springs Rd in Blue Ridge. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $1,000 | The Fannin County 911 Center reported that four trees were down from west of Blue Ridge to near Mineral Bluff. The trees were down on Blackberry Drive, Sugar Creek Road, Scenic Drive, and Cutcane Road. |
| August 2006 | Lightning | Blue Ridge | $1,000 | The News Observer of Blue Ridge reported that lightning struck a home in the city causing the gas line from the propane tank to the furnance to ignite at the furnace. The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire with minimal damage. |
| January 1996 | Flash Flood | Blue Ridge | $1,000 | no account filed |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | $500 | The Fannin county 911 center reported that two trees were blown down. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | - | Mesonet station uga50 Blue Ridge . |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | - | Mesonet site measured a 63 mph gust near the intersection of Blue Ridge Dr and Tall Oaks Lane. |
| February 2020 | Flash Flood | Blue Ridge | - | The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Stites Road due to high flow through Mineral Springs Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred in the area, falling on already wet soils and resulting in flash flooding. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | - | A Georgia Department of Transportation RWIS sensor measured a 64 MPH wind gust. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | Quarter size hail was reported in Blue Ridge. |
| March 2010 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | A storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail near Epworth. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size likely continued northeast to near the Tennessee border and the city of McCaysville. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The Fannin County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail in the Blue Ridge area. |
| June 2007 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The public observed penny-sized hail. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The Fannin County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail. |
| February 2005 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The Fannin County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail. |
| July 2004 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | Several reports of hail, ranging in size from quarters to golf balls, were received from a storm spotter, the public, and the Fannin County 911 center. The largest hail fell in the vicinity of Blue Ridge, where hail up to the size of baseballs was reported. One person noted that one of the hail stones he saw looked like two golf balls glued together. Generally only nickel to quarter-sized hail was reported elsewhere. |
| July 2004 | Heavy Rain | Blue Ridge | - | The Fannin County 911 center reported that several roads in Blue Ridge had to be closed because of high standing water. Georgia Highway 5 was flooded in two areas and Aiken Street in the city also had to be closed. |
| June 2002 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The public reported dime size hail. |
| May 2000 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | The public reported a considerable amount of nickel size hail in Blue Ridge. |
| July 1999 | Flash Flood | Blue Ridge | - | One to two inches of rain in a 2 hour period and a 24 hour total of around 4 inches caused the Toccoa river to go out of its banks. |
| June 1995 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | no account filed |
| March 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blue Ridge | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | James W. Baugh Homeplace | 0.1 miles | 1999 |
 | Fannin County Courthouse | 0.2 miles | 1995 |
 | Mineral Bluff Depot | 4.2 miles | 2007 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 82002413 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Fannin County | All 4 listed properties in this county. |
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