Bartow in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Savannah Road
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
1. Old Savannah Road Marker
Inscription.
Old Savannah Road. ← →. The highway crossing here is the Old Savannah Road, one of the earliest vehicular routes west of the Ogeechee River. It led from Savannah to the Rock Landing on the Oconee, below today's Milledgeville, along the course of a former trading path to the Creek Indians of western Georgia and eastern Alabama. It is believed General Oglethorpe traveled this part of the Indian trail in 1739 on his way to treat with the Indians at Coweta Town, on the Chattahoochee River below Columbus in present Alabama. Much of this pioneer thoroughfare remains in daily use.
The highway crossing here is the Old Savannah Road, one of the earliest vehicular routes west of the Ogeechee River. It led from Savannah to the Rock Landing on the Oconee, below today's Milledgeville, along the course of a former trading path to the Creek Indians of western Georgia and eastern Alabama. It is believed General Oglethorpe traveled this part of the Indian trail in 1739 on his way to treat with the Indians at Coweta Town, on the Chattahoochee River below Columbus in present Alabama. Much of this pioneer thoroughfare remains in daily use.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 81-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 32° 51.66′ N, 82° 28.741′ W. Marker is in Bartow, Georgia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on U.S. 319 near Kindon Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bartow GA 30413, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Spier's Turnout (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Fort Wood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bartow
2. Old Savannah Road Marker as seen looking north along US 319/US 221
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
3. Old Savannah Road Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
4. Old Savannah Road Marker, looking west at Kindon Road
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.