Greenville in Meriwether County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Noted Indian Trail

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Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009

1. Noted Indian Trail Marker

Inscription. The Oakfuskee Path, main branch of the famous Upper Creek trading route from the Savannah River to the Creek Indians, passed here. Beginning at present Augusta, it led through Greenville via Warrenton, Eatonton, Griffin and Flat Shoals of the Flint River to Oakfuskee Town, an early Upper Creek center on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama.

White traders began using this trail in the early 1700s. In time the route became a noted pioneer trace and eventually a leading stage road.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 099-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 33° 1.708′ N, 84° 42.822′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Georgia, in Meriwether County. Marker is at the intersection of Greenville Street (Georgia Route 109) and Roosevelt Highway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling east on Greenville Street. The marker is located opposite the Courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville GA 30222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. Meriwether County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away); a different marker also named Noted Indian Trail (approx. 8.7 miles away); Mountville Community (approx. 9.2 miles away); Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 9.4 miles away); Mountville Methodist (approx. 9½ miles away); Warm Springs Treatment Pools (approx. 9½ miles away); Franklin D. Roosevelt (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009

2. Noted Indian Trail Marker

This view looks across Greenville Street, with the Courthouse to the right

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.