State Route 356 is a short west-to-east state route located in northeast Georgia

Georgia (U.S. state)

Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

. From its western terminus at S.R. 17/S.R. 75 north of Helen

Helen, Georgia

Helen is a city located on the Chattahoochee River in White County in the north of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 420.-History:...

 in White County

White County, Georgia

White County is a county located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 22, 1857, from part of Habersham County. The county was named for Newton County Representative David T. White, who helped a Habersham representative successfully attain passage of an...

, the route runs east to its eastern terminus at S.R. 197 in the community of Batesville in Habersham County

Habersham County, Georgia

Habersham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 15, 1818, and named for Colonel Joseph Habersham. As of 2000, the population was 35,902. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 42,272. Clarkesville is the county seat.Chartered in 1823, the...

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History

The route was originally established in 1963 along the road now signed as S.R. 75 Alt, as an access road to the Richard Russell Scenic Byway (S.R. 348). In 1972, the current segment was added to the route. A few years later, the original segment was renumbered as S.R. 75 Alt to encourage its use as a bypass around the tourist traffic in Helen

Helen, Georgia

Helen is a city located on the Chattahoochee River in White County in the north of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 420.-History:...

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Significance

Today, the route is an important connector for tourist traffic in the mountains. Route 356 is the principal access road to Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park

Unicoi State Park & Lodge is a 1,050-acre state park located immediately north-northeast of Helen, Georgia in the northeastern portion of the state. The centerpiece of the park is Unicoi Lake on Smith Creek. The park is especially popular in October, when the autumn leaves in the forest change...

 and Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls

Anna Ruby Falls is located near Unicoi State Park in White County near Helen, Georgia. The waterfall is accessible via a half mile trail from a public use area with a small admittance charge...

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External links

• S.R. 356 Profile at Peach State Roads