Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Great Indian Trading Path
Photographed By David Seibert, July 17, 2005
1. Great Indian Trading Path Marker
The colonial Great Indian Trading Path crossed land now a part of Augusta College and followed a part of the present McDowell Street. It was variously called Trading Road, Augusta Road, and the Creek Indian Path. Early platts show it on land owned by Robert Walton, Abia Clay, and Francis Willis.During the colonial era the Path was Augusta’s lifeline of profitable Indian trade; the exchange of English goods for furs brought in from the wilderness. Along this trail and its connections a lively commerce was carried on with tribes westward through Georgia and Alabama, to Mississippi and Tennessee.
Erected 1986 by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, George Walton Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location. 33° 28.448′ N, 82° 1.124′ W. Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Augusta Arsenal (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augusta Arsenal 1941 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Richard Henry Wilde (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bellevue (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bell at Augusta State University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Montrose (approx. 0.3 miles away); Augusta College Three Original Arsenal Buildings (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stephen Vincent Benet House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 25, 2010
2. Great Indian Trading Path Marker, looking west along McDowell Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 25, 2010
3. Great Indian Trading Path Marker
seen along McDowell Street with Johns Road intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,791 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
