Near Omaha in Stewart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roanoke
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Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
1. Roanoke Marker
Inscription.
Roanoke, ½ mile west of here on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River was originally an Indian village. Incorporated in 1832 with about 30 families, a post office and several stores, it became a thriving white settlement. Roanoke was attacked by a small band of Creek Indians, May 13, 1836. These were easily repulsed but two nights later, May 15, 1836, about 300 Creeks in a surprise attack burned the town. It was never rebuilt. Instead Florence, 2 miles above on the river, became a flourishing town and river outlet for surrounding territory. Florence was first called Liverpool.
Roanoke, ½ mile west of here on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River was originally an Indian village. Incorporated in 1832 with about 30 families, a post office and several stores, it became a thriving white settlement. Roanoke was attacked by a small band of Creek Indians, May 13, 1836. These were easily repulsed but two nights later, May 15, 1836, about 300 Creeks in a surprise attack burned the town. It was never rebuilt. Instead Florence, 2 miles above on the river, became a flourishing town and river outlet for surrounding territory. Florence was first called Liverpool.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 128-10.)
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 3.001′ N, 85° 2.196′ W. Marker was near Omaha, Georgia, in Stewart County. Marker was on Georgia Route 39, 3 miles south of Georgia Route 39C, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Omaha GA 31821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional commentary. 1. Missing This marker is either gone or not roadside.
— Submitted September 28, 2018, by Amanda Bowers of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
2. Roanoke Marker
Looking north on Georgia Highway 39 toward Fort Jones and Florence
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
3. Roanoke Marker
Looking west toward the site of Roanoke and the Chattahoochee River. The marker has been installed with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
