Historic Traveler’s Rest stands on land granted to Major Jesse Walton in 1775. Walton, a Revolutionary soldier and political leader, was killed by Indians near here in 1789. The Walton family sold the land to James Rutherford Wyly, who built the main part of the house between 1816 and 1825. Devereaux Jarrett bought the house on August 21, 1838, added to the original structure, and opened it to the public. As population grew and through traffic increased, the ten room house served as an inn, trading post, and post office, entertaining many illustrious travelers. Jarrett account books that also functioned as hotel registers include the name of the English scientist and author G. W. Featherstonehaugh, who stayed the night and ate breakfast for a quarter of a dollar. While the family owned the house, which they called Jarrett Manor, Mrs. Mary Jarrett White, the last family owner, became the first woman in Georgia to vote.