Near Blakely in Early County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Three Notch Trail
Photographed By David Seibert, August 14, 2011
1. Three Notch Trail Marker
One of the important pioneer ways, this road, called “Three Notch Trail” from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by Jackson’s men to Fort Scott on their way to fight the Seminoles in Florida. Most of Jackson’s troops went this way, among them Col. A. P. Haynes and his detachment of Tennesseans. This route, an old Indian trail, was used by General Edmund P. Gaines and his troops from Fort Gaines to Fort Scott. It became a wagon road for early settlers and appears on maps as early as 1820.Erected 1963 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 049-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 31° 21.095′ N, 84° 56.198′ W. Marker is near Blakely, Georgia, in Early County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early County (approx. 1.8 miles away); Confederate Dead (approx. 1.8 miles away); Early County Peanut Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); Confederate Flag Pole (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kolomoki Mounds State Park 4 mi. (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Three Notch Trail (approx. 5.1 miles away); Centerville United Methodist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Sowhatchee Elementary School (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blakely.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 14, 2011
2. Three Notch Trail Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 14, 2011
3. Three Notch Trail Marker
Looking southeast on Lucile Highway, GA Highway 39.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 14, 2011
4. Three Notch Trail Marker
Looking south from the intersection of Lucile Highway, GA Highway 39, on the left and Old Lucile Road to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
