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THE HISTORIC “1907”
24 River Street
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
The “1907” restaurant building is located in the historic district of
Ellijay, Georgia, and houses a retail dress shop in the lower left commer-
cial space with the 1907 Restaurant taking the remainder of the building,
which includes the lower right commercial unit, the back patio area and
the entire second floor, with total building square footage of 6,612.
It’s brick construction lends to the historic feel, with brick walls not
only on the exterior but also the first floor interior. Traces of old product
advertisements are still faintly visible on the outside and a backdrop for
many tourist photos.
Construction of this building originally started around 1907, thus the
name of the restaurant, although this building was originally a pool hall
for the locals and served mainly hot dogs. Upstairs were several apart-
ments that were rented on an annual basis.
Over the years, there were upgrades to the building but starting 2012
a total renovation took place, with the interior of the building stripped
down to it’s exterior and interior walls and then rebuilt. It became effec-
tively a new building with a historic exterior.
In 2017 additional renovations took place, reworking the upstairs bar
area, the adjoining banquet/special events room and then the downstairs
bar. New barrel style bar tables and chairs were added, giving it a more
rustic ambiance.
A full layout with dimensions and photographs follow.
ELLIJAY, GEORGIA
Ellijay is the anglicized form of the Cherokee name Elatseyi, meaning "new
ground". Other sources say it means "green place". Perhaps this is why
Ellijay, in Gilmer County, is the apple capital of Georgia.
Gilmer County was cut from Cherokee County in 1832, and Ellijay
became the county seat in 1834. Ellijay existed as a remote mountain
community until the Marietta and Northern Georgia Railroad (later the L &
N) arrived in 1884. This prompted something of a boom in the timber in-
dustry, but the area remained relatively isolated until the Zell Miller
Mountain Parkway (Georgia Route 515 named for Georgia governor and
U.S. senator Zell Miller) was completed in 1991.
Ellijay is located at the center of Gilmer County and is the county
seat. The city has a total area of 3.6 square miles, all land, and is situated
at the confluence of the Ellijay and Cartecay rivers, forming
the Coosawattee River, part of the Oostanaula/Coosa/Alabama Riv-
er watershed. It is bordered to the east and south by the city of East El-
lijay. One of the first mountain towns north of Atlanta, Ellijay is a popular
tourist destination.
U.S. Route 76 bypasses the city center to the south and east. It leads west
24 miles to Chatsworth and northeast 16 miles to Blue Ridge. Georgia
State Route 52 (Chatsworth Highway) also leads 24 miles to Chatsworth,
taking a more northerly route over Cohutta Mountain. Georgia State Route
515, the Zell Miller Mountain Parkway, leads northeast with US 76 to Blue
Ridge and south 20 miles to Jasper.
Downtown Atlanta is only 77 miles to the south.
What’s to do in Ellijay?
Shops galore, fine dining, a seemingly endless array of recreational activities and a world-renowned Georgia Apple Festival – all within a phys-
ical world that will capture your heart.
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains an hour and twenty minutes north of Atlanta, Ellijay is the perfect get away desti-nations. Far from the hustle and bustle, visitors will find this area of
north Georgia the ideal place to relax and unwind.
Historic downtown Ellijay beckons visitors to explore its locally owned shops and restaurants. Browse its specialty boutiques for hand-made crafts, unusual gifts, unique apparel, and antiques. Tourists enjoy a leisurely meal at The 1907 Restaurant or grab a quick snack at one of Ellijay’s several other dining establishments, with The 1907 within walk-
ing distance of the town square.
Downtown Ellijay also hosts a variety of celebrations and festivities throughout the year, with the most famous being the October Apple Festi-val. This event fills the town to its limits and is always a fun time. There are other events throughout the year that bring large crowds to the town,
bringing in large amounts of business.
Ellijay area also hosts numerous family vineyards. The climate, soil, and elevation of north Georgia offer the ideal combination for growing quality wine grapes. These rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains are home to a number of boutique vineyards and wineries. Some of these family owned and operated establishments have been featured on Georgia Wine Highways tours. Most schedule regular tours and wine tastings, and several offer picturesque event venues for weddings and other special oc-casions. A visit to one or more of these local wineries makes the perfect
romantic weekend.
The Ellijay and Gilmer County area abounds in recreational opportu-nities for all ages. Experience nature along miles of north Georgia hiking and biking trails. The proximity to the start of the Appalachian Trail offers opportunities for a day hike or a longer trek. Picnicking and camping are available in the Chattahoochee National Forest and nearby state parks. Visitors enjoy boating on Carters Lake or trout fishing, canoeing,
kayaking, and tubing on area rivers and creeks.
There is always something to do in Ellijay, Georgia!
BUILDING SUMMARY
Parcel Number 10123 040
Location Address 24 River Street
Class C3-Commercial
Zoning CBD
Tax District Ellijay (District 01)
Millage Rate 28.573
Acres 0.15
Landlot/District 62 / 11
Owner Mager Investments, LLC.
806 Greenfield Road
Ellijay, GA 30540
Land Type Commercial—Downtown
Square Footage 6,612
Frontage 57
Depth 116
Lots 1
2018 Tax $6,738.79
COMMERCIAL DRESS SHOP
1st FLOOR—LEFT SIDE
1907 RESTAURANT
1st FLOOR—RIGHT SIDE
1st FLOOR—RIGHT SIDE BACK PATIO
KITCHEN
1st FLOOR—BACK LEFT
UPSTAIRS BAR
2nd FLOOR—UPPER LEFT
UPSTAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM
2nd FLOOR—UPPER RIGHT
