Knoxville in Crawford County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Federal Wire Road
Erected by Works Progress Administration (WPA). (Marker Number 22 K-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 32° 43.475′ N, 83° 59.883′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Georgia, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Cruselle Street (U.S. 80) and Courthouse Square, on the right when traveling east on East Cruselle Street. Marker is at the northwest corner of the old Crawford County Courthouse (1831-32 square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville GA 31050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crawford County (a few steps from this marker); Alexis de Tocqueville (a few steps from this marker); Joanna Troutman (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Bartram Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); Colonel Benjamin Hawkins (approx. 0.8 miles away); Clarence Moseley “Ribs” Peel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Creek Agency (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,305 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Brian Brown of Fitzgerald, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.