Near Cordele in Crisp County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Blackshear Trail
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
1. Blackshear Trail Marker
Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now Hawkinsville, to Fort Early in 1818. The section was roadless except for this and a few Indian trails. General Jackson used it in his campaign against the Seminole and Creek Indians. The Battle of Skin Cypress Pond was fought on the Blackshear Trail. During the battle three U.S. soldiers and a number of Indians were killed. They were buried at the site of the battle in unmarked graves.
Erected 1989 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 040-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 31° 56.742′ N, 83° 49.128′ W. Marker is near Cordele, Georgia
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
2. Blackshear Trail Marker
Looking northeast on Old Albany Road (Georgia Highway 300) toward US Highway 280 and Cordele
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crisp County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Joseph Emerson Brown (approx. 2.7 miles away); Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad (approx. 2.7 miles away); Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad (approx. 2.7 miles away); Union Depot (approx. 2.7 miles away); Atlantic & Birmingham Railway (approx. 2.7 miles away); Capitol of Georgia Site 1865 (approx. 2.7 miles away); Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railway (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cordele.
More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text erected by the Georgia Historical Commission, which had disappeared from this location.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
3. Blackshear Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
