Near Chatsworth in Murray County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

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Forks of the Old Federal Road

Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2002

1. Forks of the Old Federal Road Marker

Inscription. The Old Federal Road, leading across the Indian Country from the Cherokee boundary, in the direction of Athens, branched at this point toward Knoxville and Nashville. The right turn led northward into Tennessee via Chatsworth and Tennga, while the left fork bore northwestward via Spring Place and Rossville.

Formal permission for the white people to use this way was granted by the Cherokees in the 1805 Treaty of Tellico, Tenn.

This thoroughfare, following the course of an early trading path to Augusta, became northwest Georgia’s first vehicular and postal route.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 105-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 41.834′ N, 84° 44.135′ W. Marker was near Chatsworth, Georgia, in Murray County. It was at the intersection

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of Old U.S. 411 and Old Federal Road South (U.S. 76), on the left when traveling north on U.S. 411. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Chatsworth GA 30705, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Forks of the Old Federal Road (here, next to this marker); Fort Gilmer (approx. 2.9 miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 4.9 miles away); Murray County (approx.

Forks of the Old Federal Road Marker (missing) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021

2. Forks of the Old Federal Road Marker (missing)

5.2 miles away); Wright Hotel (approx. 5.2 miles away); Old Holly Creek P.O. (approx. 5.8 miles away); Mystery Shrouds Fort Mountain (approx. 5.8 miles away); Legends of Fort Mountain (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatsworth.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021

3. Forks of the Old Federal Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,310 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.