Near Fargo in Clinch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Okefenokee Swamp
10 mi. →
Photographed By David Seibert, January 10, 2005
1. Okefenokee Swamp Marker
Okefenokee, “Land of the Trembling Earth”, was named by its early inhabitants, the Seminole Indians. Acquired by the Federal Government in 1937 for a national wildlife refuge, its more than 600 square miles make it the largest preserved swampland in the country. Fed by rain, small streams and springs, the swamp is 110 to 130 feet above sea level. The pure fresh water of the Okefenokee forms the headwaters of the St. Marys and Suwanee Rivers. The St. Marys flows into the Atlantic Ocean and the Suwanee, immortalized by Stephen Collins Foster, flows into the Gulf of Mexico.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 032-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 30° 40.524′ N, 82° 33.27′ W. Marker is near Fargo, Georgia, in Clinch County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Georgia Route 94, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Collins Foster (approx. 0.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Okefenokee Swamp website. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Okefenokee Swamp - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
3. Cracker Farmhouses, 1840 - 1920. The Dog-Trot House: This familiar form of Cracker farmhouse has two pens separated by a central outdoor hall or breezeway. All parts are joined by a common room. A large shade porch spanned the front of the house, and additional porches and rooms, especially a kitchen, were sometimes added at the rear of the house. Chimneys were placed at each gable end of the house. The house was normally raised above grade and had large windows in each of the two front rooms, but lacked a front door. (Submitted on February 22, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
2. Okefenokee Swamp Marker
Looking north on US 441 toward Fargo
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
3. Okefenokee Trail
Georgia Highway 177, the Okefenokee Trail, heads into the Okefenokee Swamp from the marker.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 23, 2008
4. Okefenokee Swamp Dog Trot Homestead
Typical "dog trot homestead" style of "cracker farmhouse" house found in the Okefenokee Swamp region and throughout the Deep South. This one is near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 24, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on February 22, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
