Near Sylvester in Worth County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
1703-04 Thigpen Trail 1929
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
1. 1703-04 Thigpen Trail 1929 Marker
Cut by James Thigpen for Col. Moore of Carolina
Erected 1929 by Barnard Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 31° 32.983′ N, 83° 53.733′ W. Marker is near Sylvester, Georgia, in Worth County. Marker is on U.S. 82, 0.2 miles west of Airport Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in a clump of brush off the road, near a Georgia Historical Marker at the roadside titled "Thigpen Trail.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sylvester GA 31791, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thigpen Trail (a few steps from this marker); Historic Downtown Sylvester (approx. 3.8 miles away); Worth County (approx. 3.8 miles away).
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Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
2. 1703-04 Thigpen Trail 1929 Marker
The approach to the runway at the Sylvester Airport is in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
3. 1703-04 Thigpen Trail 1929 Marker
The marker, nicely concealed in a stand of brush.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
4. 1703-04 Thigpen Trail 1929 Marker
Looking west, with US Highway 82/Georgia Highway 520 in the background. The Georgia Historical Marker at the roadside also marks the Thigpen Trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
