Waycross in Ware County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Okefenokee Swamp
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Photographed By David Seibert, January 16, 2012
1. Okefenokee Swamp Marker
Okefenokee Swamp, 400,000 acres of waterways, swamp prairies and floating islands is a region of many legends. Here DeSoto’s men told of trees that turned to warriors, Indians hunted and fished in its fastnesses and fled to safety on its islands from raids on South Georgia settlers. Now the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for plant and animal life. The Seminole Indians named the swamp Okefenokee or “Land of Trembling Earth” for the islands, built on networks of roots, leaves and soil, that tremble at a footstep.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 148-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 31° 12.426′ N, 82° 20.232′ W. Marker is in Waycross, Georgia, in Ware County. Marker is at the intersection of Memorial Drive (U.S. 1) and Corridon Z (U.S. 82), in the median on Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waycross GA 31501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By David Seibert, January 16, 2012
2. Okefenokee Swamp Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 16, 2012
3. Okefenokee Swamp Marker
US 1/US 23 is in the foreground; US 82 to the right at the intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
