On Georgia Route 52 at Ellijay Street, on the left when traveling west on State Route 52.
—Surrounding you underneath are the graves of these nine people as well as those of several unknown individuals.
"I visited this burial place just at the close of a calm, clear summer evening, when the sun was sending back his last . . . — — Map (db m181849) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Ellijay Street, on the left when traveling west on State Route 52.
"As she walked out in the fields, she taught her joyous flock the lessons of wisdom from the great book of nature spread open before them."
Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1762, missionary Anna Rosina Kliest was described as . . . — — Map (db m181960) HM
On Georgia Route 225, on the right when traveling north.
Built of locally made brick in 1804, this house, the finest in the Cherokee Nation, was the home a Town Chief, James Vann, son of a Scotch trader, Clement Vann, and his wife, a Cherokee chieftain's daughter. Around his home were several of his . . . — — Map (db m18595) HM
On Georgia Route 52, on the left when traveling east.
The purpose of a scenic byway is to preserve the natural beauty along the designated route.
A byway can be designated under one or more of the six “intrinsic qualities” defined by the Federal Highway Administration. The . . . — — Map (db m123774)
On Carter, 2.5 miles north of Georgia Route 136, on the right.
In May 1539 Hernando de Soto landed in Florida with over 600 people, 220 horses and mules, and a herd of swine reserved for famine. Fired by his success in Pizarro's conquest of Peru, De Soto had been granted the rights, by the King of Spain, to . . . — — Map (db m27273) HM
On Old U.S. 411 at Old Federal Road South (U.S. 76), on the left when traveling north on U.S. 411. Reported missing.
The Old Federal Road, leading across the Indian Country from the Cherokee boundary, in the direction of Athens, branched at this point toward Knoxville and Nashville. The right turn led northward into Tennessee via Chatsworth and Tennga, while the . . . — — Map (db m180558) HM
One hundred yards east is the site of Fort Gilmer, built in 1838 to garrison U.S. troops ordered to enforce the removal from this region of the last Cherokee Indians under terms of the New Echota treaty of 1833.
One of seven such forts erected . . . — — Map (db m33860) HM
On Georgia Route 52, on the left when traveling east.
The mountain to the west is Fort Mountain (Elevation 2,840’), which is part of the Cohutta Mountain Range. “Cohutta” is an English translation of a Cherokee word. It means “a shed roof supported on poles” and describes how . . . — — Map (db m123776)
Near Old Fort Road, on the right when traveling south.
This ancient stone fortification,
885 feet in length, and the land on the crest
of this mountain, 2832 feet above sea level,
was given to the State of Georgia for the
establishment of Fort Mountain State Park
by
Ivan Allen
public spirited . . . — — Map (db m11572) HM
Near Old Fort Road, on the right when traveling south.
Legends of Fort Mountain:
The Moon-Eyed People
While some legends equate the moon-eyed people withe the descendants of Prince Madoc, Cherokee legends tell of the moon-eyed people that inhabited the Southern Highlands before they arrived. . . . — — Map (db m11590) HM
On 3th Ave. (Georgia Route 411), on the left when traveling north.
Murray County, Created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee, originally contained Whitfield, Walker, Catoosa, Dade and part of Chattooga Counties. Settled by people from Tenn., N.C., and Ga., it was named for Thomas Walton Murray (1790-1832). A . . . — — Map (db m12326) HM
On Old Fort Road, on the right when traveling south.
The trail to the north of this site leads to the mysterious and prehistoric wall of loose rocks from which Fort Mountain takes its name. Many generations of explorers, archaeologists, geologists, historians and sight-seers have wondered about the . . . — — Map (db m46359) HM
On Old U.S. 411, 0.8 miles south of Coniston Road, on the right when traveling north.
The route veering southeastward is a remnant of the Old Federal Road, northwest Georgia’s earliest vehicular way and the first thoroughfare linking Tennessee and Georgia across the Cherokee Nation. Permission to open the highway was granted by the . . . — — Map (db m33869) HM
On Georgia Route 225 at Georgia Route 52, on the right when traveling north on State Route 225.
The earliest vehicular and postal route from northwest Georgia was the Federal Road, which led from the southeast Cherokee boundary, in the direction of Athens, Georgia to Tennessee; a Y-shaped thoroughfare, it forked at Ramhurst toward Knoxville . . . — — Map (db m18603) HM
On Georgia Route 225 at Maple Grove Church Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 225.
May 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox’s Div., 23d A.C., [US] having crossed the Conasauga River at Hogan’s Ford, 2 mi. S. of Tilton, camped at or near Holly Creek P.O., in this vicinity. May 17. Learning that 20th Corps troops [US] had usurped the . . . — — Map (db m19147) HM
Near Georgia Route 52 at Ellijay Street, on the left when traveling west.
Charles R. Hicks was one of the most influential Cherokee leaders of the early 19th century. Born in 1767 at Tomatly on the Hiawassee River, he was the son of a white trader named Nathan Hicks and a Cherokee woman of the wolf clan named Nancy Broom. . . . — — Map (db m182201) HM
Near Georgia Route 52 at Ellijay Street, on the right when traveling east.
"The day at Springplace began with all students up and dressed and kneeling in prayer. After breakfast, school was in session until lunch. The students spent the hours until late afternoon helping with various tasks around the . . . — — Map (db m181848) HM
On Hill Street (U.S. 411) 0.1 miles south of Mount Carmel Church Road, on the right when traveling north.
This highway follows closely the course of the Old Federal Road, the first vehicular and postal route to link Georgia and Tennessee across the Cherokee Nation. Informal permission to use the thoroughfare was granted by the Indians in 1803 and . . . — — Map (db m33867) HM
On Elm Street at Spring Place Smyrna Road, on the left when traveling north on Elm Street.
Near this spot, in 1838, Fort Hoskins was briefly established by the U.S. Army for use during the Cherokee Indian removal. Troops gathered over 100 Cherokees here who were then taken to Ross's Landing to begin their journey to what is now Oklahoma. . . . — — Map (db m180931) HM
On Georgia Route 225 at Georgia Route 52, on the right when traveling north on State Route 225.
Author of "Home, Sweet Home," suspected as a spy of the Cherokee Indians was imprisoned here in 1835, but released.
Erected by Old Guard of Atlanta Oct. 6, 1922;
Jos. A. McCord; Commandant — — Map (db m18592) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Ellijay Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.
Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, N.C.
The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to their remarkable advancement.
Here were . . . — — Map (db m12328) HM
On U.S. 411, 0.3 miles north of Liberty Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
For the next 25 miles southward this highway coincides closely with the course of the Old Federal Road, the first vehicular and postal way to join Tennessee and Georgia across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the . . . — — Map (db m33866) HM
This town began in 1878 and named for a river in Ireland. Became a key point for the sale of 50,000 acres of Railroad lands to Catholic colonists in Murray County through the activities of Archbishop Ireland and the Catholic Colonization . . . — — Map (db m101288) HM
On Mill Street, 0.2 miles north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
Lest We Forget,
Some Gave All, All Gave Some.
In Honor of All Men and Women
Who Served Our Country.
This Veterans Memorial is
Dedicated to Them.
Paver names (by column):
PVT Lionel Boudreau, USA, WWI
LT Katherine R . . . — — Map (db m229816) WM
On 225th Avenue, 0.4 miles north of 161st Street, on the left when traveling north.
The monument rests on three large stones representing and honoring the Dakota, the Settlers and the Lakota. It is approximately 1,750 feet down a mown grass trail, behind you and to the right (west).
The Slaughter Slough monument was dedicated . . . — — Map (db m164722) HM
Near 225th Avenue, 0.4 miles north of 161st Street, on the left when traveling north.
This site is the approximate location of a battle which occurred on August 20, 1862, between Dakota (Sioux) Indians and settlers fleeing to New Ulm from their cabins along Lake Shetek. This tragic encounter claimed the lives of at least two . . . — — Map (db m164718) HM
On Smith Lake Drive (County Road 96) 0.2 miles west of State Park Road (County Highway 37), on the right when traveling west.
A military and civilian burial detail interred the remains of settlers killed at the slough. All remains were placed in seven wooden coffins in family groups and then buried side by side.
At this site lie the bodies of 14 people buried . . . — — Map (db m228258) HM
On Smith Lake Drive, 0.3 miles west of State Park Road (County Highway 37), on the right when traveling west.
Henry and Sophia Smith flee to the Wright cabin
Shouts of terror and the crack of gun fire broke the early morning calm of August 20, 1862. Running in fear for their lives the Lake Shetek settlers passed this way, heading for shelter in . . . — — Map (db m228263) HM
On East Front Street at South St. Paul Avenue on East Front Street.
Fulda's depot, the only surviving Eastlake - style two-story depot in southwestern Minnesota, was built in 1880 just to the southeast of the present location, on a platform between two sets of tracks. Boarding the train and loading freight was . . . — — Map (db m101287) HM
Near East Lake Avenue east of South St. Paul Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
After the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, marking the end of World War I, Fulda's brave young men returned home.
The community felt that a memorial in their honor was appropriate. With the Fulda Reading Club taking the initiative, . . . — — Map (db m233116) HM
Side 1
In 1892, Fulda was to host the Encampment of the GAR, Grand Army of the Republic, comprised of Union veterans of the Civil War. With enthusiasm mounting, the members of the Zach Taylor Post 42 and a majority of Fulda's citizens . . . — — Map (db m101285) HM
Near 230th Avenue (County Highway 39) south of 31st Street (County Road 72), on the right when traveling south.
This monument depicts a Union soldier wearing the Blue of the North during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. The soldier stands at parade rest overlooking the soldiers interned at the monument base and others within Prairie Hill Cemetery. Their . . . — — Map (db m233113) HM
On North 2nd Street near West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established 1904 Indian Territory Richard Bawden Hutchins Proprietor Funeral Director & Embalmer Minnie Laura Cox Hutchins Wife & mother of seven Thamazin, Gladys, Alfred, George, Joe, Dorothy & R.B. First licensed lady embalmer in the state of . . . — — Map (db m207506) HM
On Bison Road west of U.S. 177, on the right when traveling north.
This historical monument is a gift honoring the young men of Civilian Conservation Corps Company 808 who contributed a major part to the building of this beautiful park. They defended, protected and preserved our nation's natural resources for all . . . — — Map (db m195042) HM
On West Broadway Avenue (State Highway 7) west of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Springs in this area were first used by wildlife, Indians, and cattlemen. In 1902, Sulphur Springs Reservation was founded, renamed Platt Nat'l Park in 1906, and became part of Chickasaw Nat'l Rec. Area in 1976. The town was moved twice to its . . . — — Map (db m121633) HM