Clayton in Rabun County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Bartram Trail
Traced 1773-1777
— Deep South Region —
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
1. William Bartram Trail Marker
Erected by Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in Cooperation with Forest Service -- U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rabun County Commissioners.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Environment • Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 34° 52.984′ N, 83° 21.098′ W. Marker is in Clayton, Georgia, in Rabun County. Marker is on Warwoman Road (County Route 219) 2.7 miles east of U.S. 441, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton GA 30525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lillian E. Smith (approx. 2.6 miles away); Rabun County Korean War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Rabun County War Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Rabun County Confederate Monument (approx. 2.9 miles away); Rabun County Service Memorial (approx. 2.9
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Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
2. William Bartram Trail Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
3. William Bartram Trail Marker
Looking south across Warwoman Road at the marker and the Bartram National Historic Trail (yellow blaze on tree) continuing south toward Rainy Mountain
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
4. William Bartram Trail Marker
Looking east on Warwoman Road as the road curves south past the marker and the place where the Bartran National Historic Trail No. 164 crossed the road. The marker is extremely difficult to see heading east on Warwoman Road.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
5. William Bartram Trail
The Bartram National Historic Trail heading south from the marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
6. William Bartram Trail
The Bartram National Historic Trail headed north from the marker to Rabun Bald, at 4969 feet the second-highest peak in Georgia
Photographed By David Seibert, February 22, 2010
7. William Bartram Trail Marker
Looking west on Warwoman Road from the site of the marker toward Clayton, with the slope of Bleckley Mountain visible in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,178 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
