Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Savannah-New Inverness Road

1736

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2, 2008

1. Savannah-New Inverness Road Marker

Inscription. This highway follows an old colonial road constructed in 1736 as a measure of defense against the Spanish and Spanish Indians by connecting the fighting Scotch Highlanders at New Inverness (now Darien) with Savannah. It was surveyed and cleared by soldiers and Indians furnished by Tomo-chi-chi under the direction of Capt. Hugh MacKay by order of Gen. James Oglethorpe. The road was traveled by such famous Georgians as Button Gwinnett, Dr. Lyman Hall, and John and Joseph LeConte.

Erected by Works Progress Administration Marker. (Marker Number 17 C-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 31° 48.318′ N, 81° 25.846′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) and Martin Street, on the right when traveling south on Ocean Highway. Opposite Midway Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midway GA 31320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Old Sunbury Road (a few steps from this marker); Button Gwinnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Brownson (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilpatrick and Mower at Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Lyman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2, 2008

2. Savannah-New Inverness Road Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011

3. Savannah-New Inverness Road Marker

Looking south along US-17.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011

4. Savannah-New Inverness Road Marker

Looking north on US-17 toward Midway Church and the Martin Road (Old Sunbury Rd) intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,577 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.