Near Moulton in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

High Town Path

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 7, 2021

1. High Town Path Marker

Inscription. The High Town Path was an Indian Trail extending from Charles Town, SC to Chickasaw Bluffs at Memphis, TN. The Path was named after High Town located at the forks of the Etowah and Oostenalla Rivers near Rome, Georgia. The path traversed the Cherokee border to the Chickasaw country. Around the 1870'S, Cherokees moved into this area under leadership of Doublehead (ca. 1744-9 Aug 1807) and recognized the Bear Creek Ridge as their southern boundary. Portions of the local Leola, Cheatham, and Byler Roads follow the trail and and run along the Tennessee Divide. A 1663 map shows the Spanish claims line to the south of the dividing ridge with the French line to the north. The Chickasaw Boundry Treaty of 10 Jan 1786, identified Chickasaw land to the north and west of the ridge and Creek lands to the south and east. Portions of this old path are still visible along the length of this ridge that runs adjacent to this road. Recognized as a stat historic district on 17 Nov 1995. The High Town Path was designated as a state historic route by Governor Fob James on 3 Sept 1997.

Erected by Lawrence County Historical Commission,

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1786.

Location. 34° 24.839′ N, 87° 18.779′ W. Marker is near Moulton, Alabama, in Lawrence County. It is on Ridge Road north of Alabama Route 33, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ridge Rd, Moulton AL 35650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cheatham Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); General Leroy Pope Walker (approx. 4.4 miles away); Moulton Negro High School

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 7, 2021

2. High Town Path Marker

(approx. 4.4 miles away); Jackson House (approx. 4.4 miles away); Judge Thomas M. Peters (approx. 4.4 miles away); Youngtown Community (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Barber Shop (approx. 4½ miles away); The Hot Spot (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moulton.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,839 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.