A Park named Unicoi

Shortly after World War II Arthur Woody dies, but Charlie Maloof continues to build the town of Helen. Fire destroys the Mountain Ranch during 1945, and Charlie proposes a new lodge on land just north of the city.

Maloof has an eye for the future. He understands that if Helen is to survive the revenue base must be increased and he views tourism dollars as a solution. Already cars are coming in increasing numbers to the North Georgia hamlet. He talks about his proposed lodge to anyone who will listen, including an extensive list of political friends in Atlanta.

He is successful. By the time the paving is complete on Highway 75 north of Helen a significant amount of work has been done on the modern conference center and hotel north of Helen near Smith Creek. The Lodge at the new Unicoi State Park is completed in 1954.

Helen 1954-1969

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