Near Deepstep in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Giles Cross Roads
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
1. Giles Cross Roads Marker
In 1805, this site was settled by the family of Alexander Giles (1793-1873) who moved from Warren County to Washington County after the Creek Indian Cessation. The farm’s borders were Bluff Creek and Indian Trail Road, a high ridge trail used for the Creek’s seasonal migration. Believed to be an Indian trading post, the 99th GMD courthouse was located here.Alexander deeded the land to Capt. John Irvin Giles, CSA, his only son to survive the War Between the States. On Nov. 25, 1864, Sherman’s men camped here and destroyed all of the farm except the house. The pioneer family rebuilt and their descendants have owned the land on these four corners of Giles Cross Roads for 200 years.
Erected 1996 by Giles Family Organization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1864.
Location. 33° 1.885′ N, 83° 0.556′ W. Marker is near Deepstep, Georgia, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Indian Trail Road, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deepstep United Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Hebron (approx. 4.4 miles away); Buffalo Creek (approx. 5.6 miles away); Montpelier (approx. 9.6 miles away); Glen Mary "The Temple on the Hill" (approx. 10.1 miles away); Old Fort Wilkinson (approx. 11.7 miles away); Washington County (GA) Confederate Memorial (approx. 11.8 miles away); Old City Cemetery (approx. 11.8 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
2. Giles Cross Roads Marker
Looking east on Deepstep Road across Indian Trail Road (foreground).
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
3. Giles Cross Roads Marker
Looking west on Deepstep Road
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010
4. Giles Cross Roads Marker
Looking north on Indian Trail Road from Deepstep Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
