Carnesville in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Federal Road Historic District
Photographed By David Seibert, February 16, 2008
1. Old Federal Road Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Old Federal Road Historic District. . Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area began in the late 1700s, the road increased populations and prompted the development of communities such as Nails Creek and Mt. Pleasant. Farms, trading posts, churches, schools, post offices and other services were established at each location. Homes associated with both communities remain along the Old Federal Road, many of which are owned by descendants of the early settlers.
Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area began in the late 1700s, the road increased populations and
prompted the development of communities such as Nails Creek and Mt. Pleasant. Farms, trading posts, churches, schools, post offices and other services were established at each location. Homes associated with both communities remain along the Old Federal Road, many of which are owned by descendants of the early settlers.
Erected 1999 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Franklin County Historical Society. (Marker Number 59-2.)
Location. 34° 20.831′ N, 83° 18.487′ W. Marker is in Carnesville, Georgia, in Franklin County. Marker is on Georgia Route 59, ¼ mile north of Sandy Cross Road (Georgia Route 51), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnesville GA 30521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,607 times since then and 33 times this year. Photo1. submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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