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

Inscription. 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. It is at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Indian Trail Road, on the right when traveling west on Deepstep Road. Touch for map. Marker is

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in this post office area: Sandersville GA 31082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain and in the 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Deepstep United Methodist Church (approx. 2 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); Fort Wilkinson (approx. 11.8 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hebron (was approx. 4.4 miles away but

Photographed by David Seibert, November 8, 2010

2. Giles Cross Roads Marker

Looking east on Deepstep Road across Indian Trail Road (foreground).

has been confirmed missing).

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 1,331 times since then and 45 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.