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Macon in Bibb 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 Donald D. Daniel, June 27, 2006
1. William Bartram Trail Marker
Inscription. In 1775 William Bartram wrote of viewing “Old Okmulgee Fields” and remains of the power and grandeur of ancients of area.
 
Erected by The Camellia District of the National Council of State Garden Clubs in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and The National Park Service.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesExplorationNative Americans. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
 
Location. 32° 50.549′ N, 83° 36.159′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on the park road south of Emery Highway (U.S. 80). Marker is in park near the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Emery Highway, Macon GA 31217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battles of Dunlap Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dunlap House (about 300 feet away); Yaupon Holly (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Dunlap House (about 400 feet away); The Battle of Dunlap Hill-Stoneman's Raid (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
 
Also see . . .
1. Ocmulgee National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on June 28, 2006.) 

2. The Travels of William Bartram. (Submitted on June 28, 2006.)
 
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William Bartram Trail Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 27, 2006
2. William Bartram Trail Marker
Creek Indian Mound Built Thousands of Years Ago image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 27, 2006
3. Creek Indian Mound Built Thousands of Years Ago
Creek Indian Mound Thousands of Years Old image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 27, 2006
4. Creek Indian Mound Thousands of Years Old
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,527 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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