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Near Topton in Macon County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

William Bartram

 
 
William Bartram Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Harry Gatzke, July 15, 2012
1. William Bartram Marker
Inscription. Philadelphia naturalist, author, exploring this area, met a Cherokee band led by their chief, Atakullakulla, in May 1776, near this spot.
 
Erected 1976 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-44.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, and the William Bartram Trails series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1776.
 
Location. 35° 16.677′ N, 83° 40.855′ W. Marker is near Topton, North Carolina, in Macon County. Marker is on U.S. 74, on the right when traveling east. The marker is at the east end of the Pattons Run Overlook parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Topton NC 28781, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nantahala Town (approx. 2.3 miles away); Civil War in Graham County (approx. 7.7 miles away); Junaluska (approx. 7.8 miles away); Junaluska and The Battle of Horseshoe Bend (approx. 7.8 miles away); a different marker also named Junaluska (approx. 7.8 miles away); 1819 Treaty with the United States (approx.
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7.8 miles away); Junaluska and the Trail of Tears (approx. 7.8 miles away); Junaluska's Meeting With Tecumseh at Soco Gap (approx. 7.8 miles away).
 
William Bartram Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 6, 2021
2. William Bartram Marker
William Bartram Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 6, 2021
3. William Bartram Marker
Pattons Run Overlook beside U.S. 74 in the Nantahalla National Forest image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Harry Gatzke, July 15, 2012
4. Pattons Run Overlook beside U.S. 74 in the Nantahalla National Forest
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama.   2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.   4. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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