LaGrange in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Noted Indian Trail
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Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010
1. Noted Indian Trail Marker
Beginning at present Augusta, Georgia the route led this way via Warrenton, Eatonton, Indian Springs and Greenville. From here it passed south to LaGrange and continued westward to Oakfuskee Town, early main center of the Upper Creeks, located on the Tallapoosa River to the west of Dadeville, Alabama.
White traders with the Indians began using this thoroughfare in the early 1700s. Eventually the route became a pioneers trace of significance.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 141-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 32° 58.899′ N, 84° 59.598′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup County. It is at the intersection of Hamilton Road (U.S. 27) and Lower
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: East Depot High School (approx. 4 miles away); Mulberry Street Cemeteries (approx. 4 miles away); Confederate Dead (approx. 4 miles away); Horace King 1807-1885 (approx. 4 miles away); Lynching in America / Raising a Voice Against Racial Violence (approx. 4.1 miles away); Horace King Bridge Builder (approx. 4.4 miles away); Salem Road Bridge (approx. 4.4 miles away); First flag flown at this site (approx. 4½ miles
Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010
2. Noted Indian Trail Marker
Looking north on Hamilton Road (US 27) on the left
Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010
3. Noted Indian Trail Marker
Looking east, with Lower Big Springs Road in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,477 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
