Whitesburg in Carroll County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
McIntosh Reserve
Photographed By David Seibert, circa May 1991
1. McIntosh Reserve Marker
Inscription.
McIntosh Reserve. . William McIntosh, Scotch-Coweta Chief of the Coweta Towns, distinguished soldier in the battle of Autossee and Horseshoe Bend, and in the Seminole Wars with the rank of Brigadier-General, was killed by Upper Creeks and is buried here, the site of his home. As leading Creek collaborator with whites, he assembled at Indian Springs in February 1825, a small group of Lower Creek Chiefs who ceded all Creek lands in Georgia west of the Flint River. Angered, Upper Creeks pronounced a death sentence, which was executed by a large party of warriors. Lives of women, children and white men were spared, but the McIntosh Plantation known as 'Lochau Talofau' on Acorn Bluff was devastated. This part is part of the original one square mile area centered on McIntosh's Ferry which was withheld from the land lottery as a possible town site.
William McIntosh, Scotch-Coweta Chief of the Coweta Towns, distinguished soldier in the battle of Autossee and Horseshoe Bend, and in the Seminole Wars with the rank of Brigadier-General, was killed by Upper Creeks and is buried here, the site of his home. As leading Creek collaborator with whites, he assembled at Indian Springs in February 1825, a small group of Lower Creek Chiefs who ceded all Creek lands in Georgia west of the Flint River. Angered, Upper Creeks pronounced a death sentence, which was executed by a large party of warriors. Lives of women, children and white men were spared, but the McIntosh Plantation known as 'Lochau Talofau' on Acorn Bluff was devastated. This part is part of the original one square mile area centered on McIntosh's Ferry which was withheld from the land lottery as a possible town site.
Erected 1984 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 022-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1825.
Location. 33° 26.733′ N, 84° 57.375′ W. Marker is in Whitesburg, Georgia, in Carroll County. Marker is
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on West McIntosh Circle, 2 miles south of Georgia Route 5, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the McIntosh grave in the McIntosh Reserve County park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitesburg GA 30185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers related to Chief McIntosh and the Second Treaty of Indian Springs.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 15, 2008
2. Brig. Gen. William McIntosh Headstone
Photographed By David Seibert, October 15, 2008
3. Brig. Gen. William McIntosh Grave
Photographed By David Seibert, October 15, 2008
4. McIntosh Reserve Marker and Grave Site
Photographed By David Seibert, October 15, 2008
5. McIntosh Reserve Marker and Grave Site
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,649 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 16, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos:1. submitted on August 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on October 16, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.