Harlem in Columbia County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Famous Indian Trail
The Oakfuskee Path, main branch of the route led past Warrenton, Griffin, and Greenville to Oakfuskee Town, an early Upper Creek center, on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama. White traders began using this trail in the early 1700s.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 036-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 33° 24.799′ N, 82° 18.319′ W. Marker is in Harlem, Georgia, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Gordon Highway (U.S. 78) and Verdery Street/Planner Mill Road, on the left when traveling east on Gordon Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harlem GA 30814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies . Oliver Hardy Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oliver Norvell Hardy (approx. half a mile away); Paul Hamilton Hayne (approx. 6.6 miles away); Grovetown Centennial Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away); Noted Indian Trail (approx. 7 miles away); The Birthplace of George McDuffie (approx. 9.1 miles away); Rev. Daniel Marshall (approx. 9.2 miles away); Woodmen of the World Veterans Monument (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harlem.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,085 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 24, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.