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Georgia State Route 75

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Not to be confused with Interstate 75 in Georgia.
State Route 75 marker
State Route 75
Map
SR 75; mainline in red, alternate routes in blue
Route information
Maintained by GDOT
Length33.4 mi[1] (53.8 km)
Major junctions
South end US 129 / SR 11 / SR 75 Alt. in Cleveland
Major intersections
North end NC 175 at the North Carolina state line north of Hiawassee
Location
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesWhite, Towns
Highway system
  • Georgia State Highway System
← I-75→ US 76

State Route 75 (SR 75) is a 33.4-mile-long (53.8 km) state highway that travels south-to-north through portions of White and Towns counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. It connects Cleveland and the North Carolina state line, via Helen, Macedonia, and Hiawassee.

Route description

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Georgia State Route 75 in Cleveland

SR 75 begins at an intersection with US 129/SR 11 (North Main Street) in Cleveland in White County. This intersection also marks the southern terminus of SR 75 Alternate, which runs concurrent with US 129/SR 11 to the northwest. SR 75 heads north-northeast, past White County Park, to an intersection with the northern terminus of SR 384. About 1.2 miles (1.9 km) later, the road crosses over the Chattahoochee River. Then, SR 17 (Unicoi Turnpike) begins a concurrency with it to the northwest. Immediately after is another crossing of the Chattahoochee River. In Helen, a Germany-themed town, they cross over the river again. They begin to parallel the river to the northwest. Just outside town, they meet the northern terminus of SR 75 Alternate and enter the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. They head north and north-northeast on a curving fashion through the North Georgia mountains and cross into Towns County. They meet the eastern terminus of SR 180 and parallel the Hiawassee River for a while, before crossing over the river and heading to the north-northwest. They begin a concurrency with US 76/SR 2, just to the west of Macedonia. The four highways meet the eastern terminus of SR 288 and cross over a portion of Chatuge Lake. Then, they head northwest to the town of Hiawassee. In the northern part of town, SR 75 splits off to the northeast. It curves to the northwest, and circles back to the northwest, before leaving the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, heads west, and curves to the north. It heads due north before a gradual curve to the north-northeast, just before meeting its northern terminus, the North Carolina state line. Here, the roadway continues as North Carolina Highway 175.[1]

The only portion of SR 75 that is part of the National Highway System, a system of routes determined to be the most important for the nation's economy, mobility, and defense, is the entire length of the US 76/SR 2 concurrency.[2]

History

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The original southern terminus was at Georgia State Route 254 near the Mossy Creek and Skitt Mountain Golf Courses. This segment ran northwest into US 129/SR 11 and multiplexed with those routes until it reached Helen Way. Today, the segment between SR 254 and US 129 is named "Old Highway 75 South."

Major intersections

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CountyLocationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
WhiteCleveland0.00.0

 US 129 / SR 11 / SR 75 Alt. north (North Main Street) to Wilford Ash Sr. Parkway south / SR 400 – Gainesville, Blairsville, Dahlonega, White County High School, White County Middle School		Southern terminus of SR 75 and SR 75 Alt.; northern terminus of Wilford Ash Sr. Parkway
​5.48.7

 SR 384 south (Duncan Bridge Road) to SR 365 – Yonah Mountain Vineyard, Serenity Cellars, The Gourd Place, Sylvan Valley Lodge and Cellars		Northern terminus of SR 384
​6.810.9
 SR 17 south (Unicoi Turnpike (south)) – Clarkesville, Sautee, Sunburst Stables		Southern end of SR 17 concurrency
Robertstown
 SR 356 north – Batesville, Anna Ruby Falls, Moccasin Creek State Park, Unicoi State Park		Southern terminus of SR 356
Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest10.016.1
 SR 75 Alt. south – Cleveland, Smithgall Woods Center		Northern terminus of SR 75 Alt.
Towns20.432.8
 SR 180 west – Brasstown Bald		Eastern terminus of SR 180
​26.743.0

 US 76 east / SR 2 east – Clayton, Hightower Creek Vineyards		Southern end of US 76/SR 2 concurrency
Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest26.943.3
 SR 288 west (Sunnyside Road) – Lake Chatuge Recreation Area		Eastern terminus of SR 288
Hiawassee29.948.1


 US 76 west / SR 2 west / SR 17 north (North Main Street) – Young Harris, Hayesville-NC		Northern end of US 76/SR 2 and SR 17 concurrencies
North Carolina state line33.453.8
 NC 175 north		Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

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Cleveland spur

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State Route 75 Spur marker
State Route 75 Spur
LocationCleveland
Length0.7 mi[3] (1,100 m)
Existed1960[4][5]–1992[6][7]

State Route 75 Spur (SR 75 Spur) was a spur route of SR 75 that was unsigned on Nacoochee Road and Old Nacoochee Road just south-southeast of SR 75's intersection with US 129/SR 11/SR 75 Alt.

It began at an intersection with US 129/SR 11 (North Main Street) in the north-central part of the city of Cleveland. It traveled to the northeast. Just before an intersection with the southern terminus of Ash Street, it curved to the east-northeast. Just after an intersection with the northern terminus of Faulkner Street, it curved to the north-northeast. At an intersection with Woodman Hall Road, the name changed from Nacoochee Road to Old Nacoochee Road. It curved to the northwest and met its northern terminus, an intersection with SR 75 (Helen Highway).

Between 1951 and 1960, SR 75 Spur was established.[4][5] It was decommissioned between 1983 and 1992.[6][7]

The entire route was in Cleveland, White County.

mi[3]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 129 / SR 11 (North Main Street) – Gainesville, BlairsvilleSouthern terminus
0.40.64Woodman Hall Road eastNorthern terminus of Nacoochee Road; southern terminus of Old Nacoochee Road; western terminus of Woodman Hall Road
0.71.1 SR 75 (Helen Highway) – HelenNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Cleveland alternate

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State Route 75 Alternate marker
State Route 75 Alternate
LocationCleveland and rural White County
Length11.1 mi[8] (17.9 km)

State Route 75 Alternate (SR 75 Alt.) is an 11.1-mile-long (17.9 km) alternate route that exists entirely within the central part of White County. The southern part is within the city limits of Cleveland.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/SR 11 (North Main Street), where they meet the southern terminus of the SR 75 mainline (Helen Highway) and the northern terminus of Wilford Ash Sr. Parkway in the north-central part of Cleveland. US 129/SR 11/SR 75 Alt. head northwest and leave the city. Just outside the city limits, they meet the northern terminus of US 129 Byp./SR 11 Byp. (Appalachian Parkway) and the southern terminus of SR 75 Conn. (Hulsey Road). A short distance to the northwest, SR 75 Alt. splits off to the north-northeast. Little over 1 mile (1.6 km) later, the road enters the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. It intersects the eastern terminus of SR 348 (Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway). The road continues to the north-northeast and meets its northern terminus, an intersection with SR 17/SR 75, just northwest of Helen.[8]

The entire route is in White County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Cleveland0.00.0


 US 129 south / SR 11 south (North Main Street) / SR 75 north (Helen Highway) / Wilford Ash Sr. Parkway south – Gainesville, Helen, Dahlonega, White County Middle School		Southern end of US 129/SR 11 concurrency; southern terminus of SR 75 Alt. and SR 75; northern terminus of Wilford Ash Sr. Parkway
​0.81.3

 US 129 Byp. south / SR 11 Byp. south (Appalachian Parkway) – Gainesville

 SR 75 Conn. north (Hulsey Road) – Helen		Northern terminus of US 129 Byp. and SR 11 Byp.; southern terminus of SR 75 Conn.
​3.04.8

 US 129 north / SR 11 north – Blairsville, Vogel State Park		Northern end of US 129/SR 11 concurrency
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest8.814.2
 SR 348 west (Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway)		Eastern terminus of SR 348
11.117.9 SR 17 / SR 75 – Helen, Hiawassee, Unicoi State ParkNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

White County connector route

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State Route 75 Connector marker
State Route 75 Connector
LocationWhite County
Length1.3 mi[9] (2.1 km)
Existed2019[10][11]–present

State Route 75 Connector (SR 75 Conn.) is a 1.3-mile-long (2.1 km) connector for SR 75 that connects US 129/SR 11 and US 129 Byp./SR 11 Byp. with the SR 75 mainline. Its entire length is just north of the city. It is named Hulsey Road for its entire path.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/SR 11 north-northwest of the city of Cleveland. Here, the roadway continues as US 129 Byp./SR 11 Byp. (Appalachian Parkway). It travels to the east-northeast. It curves to a more easterly direction and meets its northern terminus, an intersection with SR 75 (Helen Highway).

Between the beginning of 2017 and the beginning of 2019, SR 75 Conn. was established.[10][11]

The entire route is in White County.

Locationmi[9]kmDestinationsNotes
​0.00.0 US 129 / SR 11 / SR 75 Alt. – Cleveland, Blairsville


 US 129 Byp. south / SR 11 Byp. south (Appalachian Parkway) – Gainesville		Southern terminus of SR 75 Conn.; northern terminus of US 129 Byp. and SR 11 Byp.
​1.32.1 SR 75 (Helen Highway) – Cleveland, HelenNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special Features and Designations

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State Route 75 is notable for its inclusion in the National Highway System (NHS), but only within the segment shared with US 76/SR 2. This designation highlights the route's importance for national economic and defense purposes. Additionally, SR 75 passes through the picturesque Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, providing scenic views and recreational access, especially near the Helen area. The route's northern segment also offers unique views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a popular choice for travelers exploring northern Georgia.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Overview map of SR 75" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  2. ^ National Highway System: Georgia (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. May 8, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Overview map of SR 75 Spur" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (1951). General Highway Map: White County, Georgia (Map). Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation – via GDOT Maps.
  5. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (1960). General Highway Map: White County, Georgia (Map). Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation – via GDOT Maps.
  6. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (1983). General Highway Map: White County, Georgia (Map). Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation – via GDOT Maps.
  7. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (1992). General Highway Map: White County, Georgia (Map). Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation – via GDOT Maps.
  8. ^ a b "Overview map of SR 75 Alt" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Overview map of SR 75 Conn" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (2017). Official Highway and Transportation Map (PDF) (Map) (2017–2018 ed.). Scale not given. Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Georgia Department of Transportation (2019). Official Highway and Transportation Map (PDF) (Map) (2019–2020 ed.). Scale not given. Atlanta: Georgia Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
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