William Bartram Marker

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Near Topton in Macon County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

William Bartram

By Harry Gatzke, July 15, 2012

1. William Bartram Marker

Inscription. Philadelphia naturalist, author, exploring this area, met a Cherokee band led by their chief, Atakullakulla, in May 1776, near this spot.

Erected 1976 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-44.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the William Bartram Trails marker series.

Location. 35° 16.677′ N, 83° 40.855′ W. Marker is near Topton, North Carolina, in Macon County. Marker is on U.S. 74, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. The marker is at the east end of the Pattons Run Overlook parking lot. Marker is in this post office area: Topton NC 28781, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Junaluska (approx. 7.8 miles away); Fontana Dam (approx. 13.8 miles away).

Pattons Run Overlook beside U.S. 74 in the Nantahalla National Forest Photo, Click for full size

By Harry Gatzke, July 15, 2012

2. Pattons Run Overlook beside U.S. 74 in the Nantahalla National Forest

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. This page has been viewed 103 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.