Near Buena Vista in Marion County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Federal Road
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The road long served as an emigrant and post route to the West.
Fort Perry, one-half mile due east, was established by General John Floyd’s army when it came this way during the Creek War of 1813-14.
Lafayette travelled this road to Alabama in 1825. He spent the night of March 30 at Spain’s Tavern near Fort Perry.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 098-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1680.
Location. 32° 28.687′ N, 84° 32.662′ W. Marker is near Buena Vista, Georgia, in Marion County. Marker is on Georgia Route 41, 0 miles north of Fort Perry Road (County Route 49), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map . Marker is at or near this postal address: 6185 Georgia Highway 41, Buena Vista GA 31803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Perry (a few steps from this marker); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Courthouse – 1848 (approx. 9.1 miles away); New Courthouse - 1850 (approx. 11.1 miles away); Private First Class Luther H. Story (approx. 11.2 miles away); Talbotton United Methodist Church (approx. 13½ miles away); a different marker also named William Bartram Trail (approx. 13.6 miles away); Zion Episcopal Church (approx. 13.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buena Vista.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2013, by Donald Wayne Bell of Clermont, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.