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Near Sandy Point in Crawford County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

— Deep South Region —

 
 
William Bartram Trail Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 27, 2008
1. William Bartram Trail Marker
Inscription. In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall's Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta.
 
Erected by Magnolia District, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with Crawford County Board of Commissioners.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraExplorationHorticulture & ForestryIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1774.
 
Location. 32° 45.85′ N, 83° 50.367′ W. Marker is near Sandy Point, Georgia, in Crawford County. Marker is on Carl Sutton Road, 0.4 miles north of Sandy Point Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on Carl Sutton Road at the Crawford/Bibb County Line, where it becomes Knoxville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lizella GA 31052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named William Bartram Trail (approx. 7.2 miles away); Montpelier Institute (approx. 7.4 miles away); Evans-Peavy-Hisel Home (approx. 8.8 miles away); Peavy-Robertson Home
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(approx. 8.9 miles away); H.J. Peavy & Son (approx. 8.9 miles away); “The Drugstore” (approx. 8.9 miles away); Byron Depot (approx. 8.9 miles away); Jailhouse Park / City of Byron (approx. 9 miles away).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,884 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on September 17, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photo   1. submitted on October 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
 
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