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By Ray King, June 7, 2011
William Bartram's Plantation Marker
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1 Florida, St. Johns County, Green Cove Springs — F-514 — William Bartram's Plantation
In 1766 on the banks of the St. Johns River at Little Florence Cove, William Bartram attempted to farm a 500-acre land grant. Bartram had spent much of the previous year exploring the new British Colony of East Florida with his father, John Bartram, . . . Map (db m48683) HM
2 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-7 — William Bartram Visited Augusta, 1773.
"The village of Augusta." wrote the celebrated American naturalist and botanist of his visits in 1765 and 1773, "is situated on a rich and fertile plain of the Savanna River; the buildings are near its banks and extend two miles. The site of Augusta . . . Map (db m9761) HM
3 Florida, St. Johns County, Switzerland — William Bartram Scenic Highway
Within a mile and a half of this marker are numerous prehistoric sites, several of which date from 2000 BC. Native Americans occupied the northern river section from about 4000 BC until the arrival of Europeans after 1500 AD. Riverbank . . . Map (db m236728) HM
4 Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — William Bartram Arboretum — 1739 - 1823
William Bartram, the first native-born American artist-naturalist, of Philadelphia, visited this site on Christmas Day, 1776. This arboretum commerates (sic) the man, his visit to Fort Toulouse, and his travels through the southeastern . . . Map (db m83726) HM
5 Florida, Alachua County, Micanopy — F-75 — William Bartram — (1739-1823)
The great Quaker naturalist of Philadelphia made a long journey through the southeastern states in the 1770's collecting botanical specimens. In May, 1774, he visited the Seminole Chief, Cowkeeper, at the Indian village of Cuscowilla located near . . . Map (db m146839) HM
6 Florida, Alachua County, Newberry — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
Blue Sink Visited by William Bartram, America's first naturalist, in 1774. Erected by Newberry Garden Club in cooperation with Dist. V. FFGC National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. Fla. Dept. of TransportationMap (db m119044) HM
7 Florida, Marion County, Salt Springs — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774, William Bartram visited Salt Springs, his six-mile springs, and proclaimed it a "Paradise of Fish"Map (db m48682) HM
8 Florida, Nassau County, Fernandina Beach — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774, William Bartram, famed Colonial Naturalist, visited Amelia Island and recorded the flora and fauna of this area.Map (db m58405) HM
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9 Florida, Putnam County, East Palatka — William Bartram Trail — Deep South Region — Traced 1773 - 1777 —
William Bartram, botanist, artist, naturalist, explored St. Johns River area while headquartered near this site in 1774. Erected by Palatka Daily News in cooperation with Garden Club of Palatka, Tillandsia Wildflower Club and Florida Federation . . . Map (db m56639) HM
10 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram, botanist, artist, naturalist, humanist, explored this area and headquartered near here in 1774.Map (db m3248) HM
11 Florida, St. Johns County, Picolata — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region — Reported missing
At Fort Picolata, Nov. 18, 1765, William Bartram and his father John saw Creek Indian Treaty signed and began their Florida plants survey. Erected by The Wildflower Garden Club of District IV In loving memory of Lorraine Ridge . . . Map (db m42235) HM
12 Florida, St. Johns County, Switzerland — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
My chief happiness consisted in tracing and admiring the infinite power, majesty, and perfection of the Creator.Map (db m61818) HM
13 Florida, Seminole County, Longwood — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
"In 1774, William Bartram, famed Naturalist, camped near here and identified a wide variety of native plants and wildlife."Map (db m52356) HM
14 Florida, Volusia County, Volusia — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Wm. Bartram, Famed Naturalist, classified flora and fauna for shipment, here, at Spalding's Upper Store, May and June 1774.Map (db m31450) HM
15 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773–1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775 William Bartram wrote of viewing “Old Okmulgee Fields” and remains of the power and grandeur of ancients of area.Map (db m419) HM
16 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777
During his 1775 visit, Bartram noted this area “exhibited a delightful diversified rural scene and promises a happy, fruitful, and salubrious region.”Map (db m49588) HM
17 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1765 John and William Bartram, naturalists, began an extended trail from Savannah through Georgia and left a legacy of impressions.Map (db m5087) HM
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18 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Eminent artist -- naturalist. Described numerous species of flora including Franklinia. Explored local area in 1773.Map (db m9147) HM
19 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at “a beautiful large brook”, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta.Map (db m12266) HM
20 Georgia, Crawford County, Sandy Point — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall's Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta.Map (db m59559) HM
21 Georgia, Effingham County, Rincon — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
John and William Bartram, naturalists, explored Ebenezer and Effingham County on their Savannah~ Augusta Travels.Map (db m7376) HM
22 Georgia, Glynn County, St. Simons Island — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774 William Bartram came to Frederica. He explored St. Simons Island and noted the flora and beautiful live oaks.Map (db m11639) HM
23 Georgia, Liberty County, Riceboro — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1773 William Bartram, here viewed Woodmanston Plantation, later the home of his friend, Naturalist John E. LeConte.Map (db m8994) HM
24 Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775 took William Bartram to Fort James on the "Petersburg Road" and passed through Lincoln County, parts now covered by Clark Hill ReservoirMap (db m11509) HM
25 Georgia, Madison County, Danielsville — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773 – 1777 — Deep South Region —
Naturalist ~ Artist ~ Historian Described the rare native plant Nestronia umbellate. Explored local area in 1773.Map (db m58490) HM
26 Georgia, Marion County, Buena Vista — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774 William Bartram trekked Old Federal Road through Fort Perry, going on to camp at Pintchlucco (Pine Knot Creek).Map (db m11384) HM
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27 Georgia, McDuffie County, Thomson — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
1773 the Treaty of Augusta Bartram visited Wrightsborough He described the view of high hills and rich vales. He took on supplies.Map (db m9810) HM
28 Georgia, McIntosh County, South Newport — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Donald McIntosh welcomed William Bartram to his home in 1773, giving him shelter from "A Tremendous Thunderstorm."Map (db m31646) HM
29 Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram crossed the Chattahoochee (Chata Uche) River January 5, 1778 to Chehaw and Usseta now Columbus.Map (db m42160) HM
30 Georgia, Oglethorpe County, Arnoldsville — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
On this site in 1773, William Bartram with Indians and Traders concluded the western boundary of “Treaty of Augusta”.Map (db m25905) HM
31 Georgia, Rabun County, Clayton — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775, William Bartram wrote in “Travels” of the flora and fauna of this area as he gathered specimens to ship to London.Map (db m27943) HM
32 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram Visits Augusta 1773 for Indian Ceded Lands Treaty. 1775 said . . . ."Augusta would become the Metropolis of Georgia"Map (db m9762) HM
33 Georgia, Talbot County, Talbotton — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
On March 21, 1970 H. Grady Bell and friends founded the "Bartram Trail Society of Georgia" at Zion Episcopal Church.Map (db m11529) HM
34 Georgia, Taylor County, Butler — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775 during the travels of botanist William Bartram he first discovered golden St. John’s wort (his Hypericum aureum) near this site on Patsiliga CreekMap (db m28057) HM
35 North Carolina, Macon County, Topton — Q-44 — William Bartram
Philadelphia naturalist, author, exploring this area, met a Cherokee band led by their chief, Atakullakulla, in May 1776, near this spot.Map (db m57728) HM
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36 South Carolina, Abbeville County, Abbeville — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773-1777 — South Atlantic Region —
In 1775, William Bartram visited several days at "Lough-Abber" home of A. Cameron, en route north to the Cherokee country.Map (db m44723) HM
37 South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — William Bartram Trail — Traced 1773–1777 — South Atlantic Region —
In 1776, naturalist William Bartram traveled through this area, noting the “cliffs of rocks” now known as Hurl Rocks.Map (db m852) HM
 
 
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