Our office, located on Highway 107 South, the Historic Minnie Cole House is one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Cashiers.

Beth Townsend, Co-Founder of The McKee Group at Cashiers Sotheby’s International Realty, owns the building and the house now bridges the area’s rich past with its vibrant present.

Built circa 1875, the Minnie Cole House celebrates 150 years. A designated Cashiers Historical Society Heritage Property, it was honored in 2022 with the Village Heritage Award for its careful restoration and adaptive reuse. Its charm and preservation reflect the “old village feel” that makes Cashiers so special.

The home is named after Minnie Cole, the third child of Elizabeth Bryson. Both women served as Cashiers Valley Postmaster — about 50 years apart. Elizabeth purchased 225 acres in Cashiers from the estate of A.D. McKinney. (The protected meadow across the street from the office is named after him.) It is believed that the house stands on that land; however, whether Elizabeth built the house or it had been built prior is not known. One tradition places its construction prior to the Civil War.

Twice widowed, Elizabeth married Evan F. Pell, who built a store across the street from the house. Today, it serves as the beloved Cornucopia Restaurant.

We take seriously the stewardship of this piece of Cashiers’ history. We’d love for you to visit us at 619 Highway 107 South, the cornerstone of deep knowledge and unmatched experience.

Source: Historic Sites Survey – The Cashiers Historical Society