Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ancient Trails
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 18, 2020
1. Ancient Trails Marker
Three principal Indian and pioneer trails
cut across Rutherford County connecting
the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and
the Atlantic Coast substantially following
animal trails to salt and water. Great South
Trail continued to Alabama and Mississippi;
Black Fox Trail ran east to the Hiwassee
River; and Cisca and St. Augustine main trail
and Nickajack branch passed near this marker
and ran southeast through Augusta, Georgia.Colonists. Project of the 2000-3 administration
Mary Ann C. Hepler, National President
Regina East, Tennessee State Regent
Erected by National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location. 35° 50.303′ N, 86° 23.225′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Those Who Used the Spring First (a few steps from this marker); Settlers Discover the Spring (a few steps from this marker); A Town Emerges on the Water's Edge (within shouting distance of this marker); Antebellum Prosperity and Institutional Growth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction (within shouting distance of this marker); Building a Victorian City (within shouting distance of this marker); A Progressive City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 18, 2020
2. Ancient Trails Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
