Social Circle in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hightower Trail

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Photographed by David Seibert, 2006

1. Hightower Trail Marker

Inscription. This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between Cherokee lands to the north and Creek lands to the South. In 1817-21, it marked the Georgia frontier, and was used by pioneer families settling this section.

On November 17th and 18th, 1864, the left wing of Sherman’s Army passed down this trail on its “march to the sea.”

Erected by Works Progress Administration (WPA). (Marker Number 11-C-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1822.

Location. 33° 39.372′ N, 83° 43.128′ W. Marker is in Social Circle, Georgia, in Walton County. It is at the intersection of South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) and Hightower Trail, on the right when traveling south on South Cherokee Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Social Circle GA 30025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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 original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Social Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Emma Sansom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Brown's Townhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick Store (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Brick Store (approx. 4.1 miles away); Trail of the Stage Coach Cross Roads (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Social Circle.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

2. Hightower Trail Marker

Looking north (on Ga Highway 11) the road in the foreground is the Hightower Trail

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

3. Hightower Trail Marker

The marker stands at a intersection which is the "crossroads" of the town of Social Circle.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,731 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on July 22, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.