Near Millen in Jenkins County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Savannah Road
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Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
1. Old Savannah Road Marker
The highway crossing here is the Old Savannah Road, an early route from Savannah to Georgia’s western frontier. It follows the course of a former Indian trail to the Rock Landing on the Oconee, below today’s Milledgeville. There it intersected the noted Lower Creek Trading Path from Augusta to the Creek Indians. It is believed General Oglethorpe traveled this way in 1739 on his trip to treat with the Indians at Coweta Town, on the Chattahoochee River, below Columbus, in present Alabama. He left from Mt. Pleasant, to the eastward on the Savannah River, and probably entered this route via a connecting path leading by today’s Paramore Hill.Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 082-7.)
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 32° 45.3′ N, 81° 58.867′ W. Marker is near Millen, Georgia, in Jenkins
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
2. Old Savannah Road Marker
Looking south at the southbound land of (divided) US 25; the Old Savannah Road curves to the right.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sherman at Millen (approx. 3.6 miles away); Millen (approx. 4 miles away); Millen Junction (approx. 4.1 miles away); Wayside Home (approx. 4.1 miles away); Millen Fountain (approx. 4.1 miles away); Millen Flagpole (approx. 4.1 miles away); Jenkins Court House (approx. 4.2 miles away); Jenkins County Confederate Memorial (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millen.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
3. Old Savannah Road Marker
Looking north at the southbound lane of US 25, toward Millen.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
