Rossville in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Federal Road
By R. E. Smith, December 22, 2007
1. Old Federal Road Marker
The first vehicular and postal route of Georgia to Rossville was the Federal Road across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the direction of Athens, Georgia, the thoroughfare led this way toward Nashville via Tate, Jasper, Talking Rock and Spring Place.Formal permission by the Cherokees to open the road was granted in the 1805 Treaty of Tellico, Tennessee. Prior to that time the trace served as an Indian trading path to Augusta.
The earliest post office in northwest Georgia was established on this route at Rossville, on April 5, 1817 with John Ross as postmaster.
Erected 1992. (Marker Number 146-14.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 34° 59.036′ N, 85° 17.182′ W. Marker is in Rossville, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on Chickamauga Ave (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rossville GA 30741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rossville High Alumni Veteran's Memorial
By R. E. Smith, December 22, 2007
2. Old Federal Road Marker
Categories. • Communications • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers •
By Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
3. Old Federal Road Marker
Looking north on Rossville Blvd/US-27. Tennessee state line sign can be seen in the background.
By Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
4. Old Federal Road Marker
Looking south toward the intersection with McFarland Gap Road/Avenue and the US Post Office.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. This page originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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