Historic Plaque Ceremony: Greyhound Bus Station

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, Greyhound Bus Station- 05/04/17

TOCCOA, GA – The seventh historic plaque in the 2016-2017 series of plaques dedicated to downtown buildings will be unveiled on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 5 p.m., at the former Greyhound Bus Station, located at 99 Railroad Street.

One of the last Greyhound bus stations of its kind, the Toccoa station was unique in that its upstairs served as a hotel to provide overnight passengers with a place to stay without having to venture outside of the terminal. This was not usually incorporated into the typical design of the Greyhound stations. The bus station still has its original oak countertop preserved, which once served as a ticket counter. Additionally, the bathrooms retain their original black-and-white tile from their days in use for the Greyhound bus station. After serving as a bus terminal, the building has been used for multiple businesses, including most recently as a restaurant. It is now owned by Mr. Alden Parker, a local entrepreneur.  

 The historic plaque program highlights ten historic buildings in Toccoa, and the remaining plaques are set to follow each month. Once all plaques have been installed, they will be added to Main Street Toccoa’s Historic Walking Tour Guide.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding the Historic Plaque Program. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

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