Etowah in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Old Federal Road
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021
1. Old Federal Road Marker
Inscription.
Old Federal Road. . The Treaty of 1805 between the United States and the Cherokee Nation established the Old Federal Road. The road extended from the Tellico Blockhouse on the Little Tennessee River to the towns of Madisonville and Columbus, Tennessee. This route linked the states of Tennessee and Georgia for carrying mail and commerce. There was a postal stop in McMinn County in the small town of Cantrell's Crossroads, which later became Williamsburg. The postmaster, James D. Williams, owned a home along the road approximately one mile north of this spot.
The Treaty of 1805 between the United States and the Cherokee Nation established the Old Federal Road. The road extended from the Tellico Blockhouse on the Little Tennessee River to the towns of Madisonville and Columbus, Tennessee. This route linked the states of Tennessee and Georgia for carrying mail and commerce. There was a postal stop in McMinn County in the small town of Cantrell's Crossroads, which later became Williamsburg. The postmaster, James D. Williams, owned a home along the road approximately one mile north of this spot.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 110.)
Location. 35° 20.46′ N, 84° 32.25′ W. Marker is in Etowah, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is at the intersection of David W. Lillard Memorial Highway (Tennessee Route 30) and Robinson Street, on the right when traveling east on David W. Lillard Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Etowah TN 37331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021
2. Old Federal Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
