Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Bartram Trail
Traced 1773-1777
— Deep South Region —
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2008
1. William Bartram Trail Marker
In 1765 John and William Bartram, naturalists, began an extended trail from Savannah through Georgia and left a legacy of impressions.
Erected by The Oleander District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.The City of Savannah, Georgia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the William Bartram Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 32° 4.942′ N, 81° 5.573′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on W. River Street near N. Barnard St., on the left. On the Waterfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Settlement of Savannah (a few steps from this marker); SS Savannah and SS John Randolph (a few steps from this marker); The Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); "A World Apart" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ships That Carried the Name Savannah (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Regarding William Bartram Trail. Bartram Trail is designated a National Recreation Trail and John Bartram visited the Southeast in 1765 and 1766 in his role as Botanist Royal in America. William Bartram's intention was to record the region's animal and plant life his writings detailed life in early Georgia.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study other marker shown.
Also see . . .
1. Bartram Trail in Georgia. Atlanta Trails entry (Submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Bartram Trail Conference. Official site, with information and maps of the Trail(s) (Submitted on February 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2002
2. Savannah's West River Street
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 9, 2013
3. William Bartram Trail Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005
4. William Bartram Trail Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
5. William Bartram Trail Marker, seen at lower right, along River Street in Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2010
6. William Bartram Trail Marker, along River Street in Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
7. William Bartram Trail Marker along the Savannah River
via Bartram Trail Conference, unknown
8. William Bartram
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,940 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 9, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on November 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
