Carnesville in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Federal Road Historic District

Photographed by David Seibert, February 16, 2008

1. Old Federal Road Historic District Marker

Inscription. Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area began in the late 1700s, the road increased populations and prompted the development of communities such as Nails Creek and Mt. Pleasant. Farms, trading posts, churches, schools, post offices and other services were established at each location. Homes associated with both communities remain along the Old Federal Road, many of which are owned by descendants of the early settlers.

Erected 1999 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Franklin County Historical Society. (Marker Number 59-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 34° 20.831′ N, 83° 18.487′ W. Marker is in Carnesville, Georgia, in Franklin County. It is on Georgia Route 59 ¼ mile north of Sandy Cross Road ( Route 51), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnesville GA 30521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Franklin County (approx. 4.4 miles away); Franklin County Confederate Monument (approx. 4½ miles away); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Hebron Presbyterian Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge (approx. 5½ miles away); Carroll's Methodist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); Nails Creek Baptist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); Red Hill School (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carnesville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 21, 2025

2. Old Federal Road Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,039 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on January 15, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.