Near Jackson in Butts County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
McIntosh House
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 15, 2006
1. McIntosh House Marker
Across the highway stands the inn built about 1823 by William McIntosh, half-breed chief of the Lower Creek Indians. Here on February 12, 1825, McIntosh and other chiefs signed the Second Treaty of Indian Springs, giving up their last Georgia land.Hopothleyoholo, orator of the Alabama Creeks, denounced the signers as traitors in a speech delivered from a boulder near the house. For signing this treaty McIntosh was slain at his home in Carroll County by Upper Creeks of Alabama on April 29, 1825.
(Marker Number 42 E-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1755.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 14.742′ N, 83° 55.235′ W. Marker was near Jackson, Georgia, in Butts County. Marker was on Highway 42, on the right when traveling south. From Jackson, Georgia go 3.5 miles on Hwy 42 South. Marker on right at Indian Springs. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Indian Springs (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William McIntosh (about 400 feet away); Sherman’s Right At Indian Springs (about 400 feet away); Indian Springs State Park (about 600 feet away); Indian Spring (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers related to Chief McIntosh and Indian land treaties.
Also see . . . Creek Indians. New Georgia Encyclopedia entry (Submitted on January 30, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
2. McIntosh House Marker (missing)
Only the post stands.
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 15, 2006
3. McIntosh House Marker
via New Gerogia Encyclopedia, 1825
4. Charles Bird King's portrait of William McIntosh (ca. 1825)
In 1825 McIntosh negotiated and signed the Treaty of Indian Springs, signing away all Creek lands in Georgia and thereby defying most of the reforms that he had encouraged and the laws that he had helped write.
- From The McKenney-Hall Portrait Gallery of American Indians, by James D. Horan
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 15, 2006
5. McIntosh House
Restored by the Butts County Historical Society
Photographed By Donald D. Daniel, June 15, 2006
6. McIntosh House with boulder to the right
Photographed By David Seibert, February 9, 2005
7. Chief William McIntosh House under restoration in early 2005.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,294 times since then and 172 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 16, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 16, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 4. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6. submitted on June 16, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 7. submitted on August 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
