Nelson is a city is located in two counties. Nelson is partly in Pickens and a greater part of the city is located in Cherokee counties. The city, acording to the last census count, had 626 people. Pickens County was created in 1853 and is the 100th county created in the state of Georgia. It is named after a revolutionary war solider, General Andrew Pickens. Pickens county has a rich history in the production of marble. Over 60% of the monuments found in Washington DC were created from the marble made in Pickens county. One of the best places to visit in the Nelson area is the Marble Museum. The museum is located in city hall. Local businesses include A & T Towing and Service Center and Bent Tree Community Inc.