Newnan in Coweta County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

William McIntosh

the Creek Indian Chief

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 15, 2016

1. William McIntosh Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate
the courage and fidelity of
the Creek Indian Chief
William McIntosh
In his youth he shielded pioneers, during
the Revolution, from hostile tribes.
He attained distinction in the War of 1812
and guided General Jackson and his troops
over the Indian trails to New Orleans.
On February 12, 1825, he signed the treaty
by which all lands west of the Flint River
were ceded to the State of Georgia.
For this he was slain by a band of Creeks
who were opposed to the treaty.

Erected 1915 by Sarah Dickinson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Newnan, Georgia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1825.

Location. 33° 22.477′ N, 84° 48.019′ W. Marker is in Newnan, Georgia, in Coweta County. Marker is at the intersection of South Court Square and West Court Square, on the left when traveling south on South Court Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East Court Square, Newnan GA 30263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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of this marker. Coweta County VFW Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Maj. Stephen W. Pless (a few steps from this marker); William Thomas Overby (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Joe M. Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of General Daniel Newnan (within shouting distance of this marker); Coweta County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Brown's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Hospitals (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newnan.

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Also see . . .
1. The Encyclopedia of Alabama article on William McIntosh. (Submitted on May 15, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on William McIntosh. (Submitted on May 15, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

William McIntosh - born Taskanugi Hatke (White Warrior) image. Click for full size.

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2. William McIntosh - born Taskanugi Hatke (White Warrior)

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Wide shot of William McIntosh Marker near the Coweta County Probate Court Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 15, 2016

3. Wide shot of William McIntosh Marker near the Coweta County Probate Court Building

William McIntosh Marker and stone. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 15, 2016

4. William McIntosh Marker and stone.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 732 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.