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

Inscription. The road running east towards Big Spring is a remnant of the Oakfuskee Trail, main branch of the noted Upper Creek Trading Path from the Savannah River to the Creek Indians of Central Alabama.

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: Native Americans • 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. Marker is at the intersection of Hamilton Road (U.S. 27) and Lower Big Springs Road, on the left when traveling south on Hamilton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lagrange GA 30241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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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 away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaGrange.

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 982 times since then and 35 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.