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William Bartram Trails Historical Markers

William Bartram traveled the Southeast United States from 1773 through 1777. He published observations of plants, animals, geography and people in 1791. Bartram's Travels remains in print to the present.
 
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1 Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — Bartram’s Trail
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Baldwin County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain’s King . . . Map (db m81855) HM
2 Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — Major Robert Farmar Plantation
Here on the banks of the Tensaw River -- named for the Tensa Indian tribe whose principal village was located at this place -- Major Robert Farmar developed a plantation c. 1772. Farmar was one of the most prominent and controversial Alabamians of . . . Map (db m66380) HM
3 Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Bartram's Trail
Front William Bartram, America's first great naturalist, passed through northwest Butler County in July 1775. He described the "limestone rocks" and "banks of various kinds of sea shells" left by oceans that covered this area millions of . . . Map (db m120937) HM
4 Alabama, Clarke County, Rockville — Bartram's Trail
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Clarke County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain’s King George . . . Map (db m101568) HM
5 Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Bartram's Trail
William Bartram, America’s first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Elmore County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. In 1776 the appointed botanist of Britain’s King . . . Map (db m69431) HM
6 Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee — Bartram's Trail
William Bartram, America's first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Macon County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain's King George . . . Map (db m99676) HM
7 Alabama, Mobile County, Grand Bay — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775, William Bartram, Colonial naturalist, visited Mobile and environs recording flora, fauna, land areas, and rivers.Map (db m102188) HM
8 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — Bartram's Trail
William Bartram, American's first native born artist - naturalist, passed through Russell County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. As the appointed botanist of Britain's King . . . Map (db m164144) HM
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9 Florida, Alachua County, Hawthorne — F-212 — Hawthorne
In 1774, noted botanist William Bartram travelled across what is now the southeastern corner of Alachua County following an old Indian and trading trail. In Florida's territorial period, English-speaking settlers used the same route as a frontier . . . Map (db m41100) HM
10 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
11 Florida, Alachua County, Newberry — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
12 Florida, Brevard County, Wilson — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram, while residing in Florida in 1776-77, explored Mosquito Lagoon by canoe seeing 11 bears in one day and many deer.Map (db m164644) HM
13 Florida, Brevard County, Wilson — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram exploring here in the 1760s collected many new plants and discovered the tropical Zebra Butterfly: Heliconius Charitonius.Map (db m164647) HM
14 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1775 William Bartram described Pensacola and the hospitality he received when even Gov. Chester urged him to be his houseguest.Map (db m91130) HM
15 Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Bartram wrote of the security and extent of intracoastal water ways from Virginia's Chesapeake Bay to the Mississippi, in 1774.Map (db m110475) HM
16 Florida, Indian River County, Sebastian — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773 - 1777 — Deep South Region —
Bartram's great journey to study the flora, fauna and peoples of Florida reached its southernmost point in Sebastian.Map (db m175818) HM
17 Florida, Marion County, Salt Springs — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
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18 Florida, Nassau County, Fernandina Beach — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
19 Florida, Putnam County, East Palatka — William Bartram TrailDeep 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
20 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — Bartram Trail in Putnam CountyThe Playgrounds at Puc-Puggy Landing
The Flower Hunter William Bartram, naturalist and author of Travels, sailed past Palatka in the spring of 1774. The Seminoles called him "Puc-Puggy," which means "Flower Hunter." The dried flower on this panel is one of the . . . Map (db m167990) HM
21 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
William Bartram, botanist, artist, naturalist, humanist, explored this area and headquartered near here in 1774.Map (db m3248) HM
22 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — William Bartram's Travels
In 1774, while coasting past a Seminole settlement on the riverfront of what is now Palatka, William Bartram wrote in his book, Travels: "There were 8 to 10 habitations facing the river. Some of the youth were naked up to their hips in . . . Map (db m240766) HM
23 Florida, Putnam County, Welaka — F-411 — The Mount Royal Site
Mount Royal has been a favored location for people to live for thousands of years. Archaeological sites include a Native American burial mound, earthworks, village area, and evidence of a British plantation, as well as the remains of a Spanish . . . Map (db m60469) HM
24 Florida, Seminole County, Longwood — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
25 Florida, Seminole County, Oviedo — White’s Wharf(Clifton Springs)
North of this marker on Lake Jessup are warm sulphur springs, near which John and William Bartram camped during their excursion up the Saint Johns River in 1765-1766. In the late 1870’s, W.G. White built a store here, bringing goods by . . . Map (db m156161) HM
26 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
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27 Florida, St. Johns County, Picolata — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
28 Florida, St. Johns County, St. Augustine — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1765, William Bartram, famed Colonial Naturalist visited the Coquina Quarry & recorded the flora & fauna of the area. Erected by The Presidents Council of Garden Clubs & St. Johns County Inc. & Gaillardia, Dianthus, Cherokee, . . . Map (db m127360) HM
29 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
30 Florida, St. Johns County, Switzerland — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
31 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Bartram Gardens & TrailVolusia County Bartram Trail
Bartram Gardens & Trail at the Stetson Aquatic Center The grounds of the Stetson Aquatic Center commemorate the work of William Bartram (1739-1823), America's first native born naturalist. The site is part of the Bartram Trail that . . . Map (db m184636) HM
32 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Bartram in Volusia CountyVolusia County Bartram Trail
Sites Bartram Visited in Volusia County These sites are locations visited by John and William Bartram along the St. Johns River and included in William's book, Travels. A site listed below with a blue heading is accessible by . . . Map (db m184721) HM
33 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Bartram's BirdsVolusia County Bartram Trail
Bartram Noticed Migration William Bartram was among the first naturalists to describe, name, or illustrate Florida birds, and one of the first to explain how migration works. He saw birds in Florida during the winter that he knew to . . . Map (db m184679) HM
34 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Bartram's FishVolusia County Bartram Trail
Fly Fishing for "Trout" The St. Johns River has long been associated with fishing. Bartram was probably the first to describe fly-fishing with a treble hook, deer fur, and feathers that he called "a bob." As he travelled up the St. . . . Map (db m184692) HM
35 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Bartram's PlantsVolusia County Bartram Trail
A Connection with Wild Nature William Bartram's Quaker upbringing held a view of nature as a reflection of God. Scientists continue to examine his accounts for their accurate descriptions of the Florida environment before the impact . . . Map (db m184693) HM
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36 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Red CedarJuniperus virginiana — Bartram Garden —
Bartram writes the following just prior to being hit by the "hurricane" on Lake Beresford: "SOON after ascending this branch of the river, on the right hand presents to view, a delightful little bluff, consisting chiefly of shells, and covered . . . Map (db m184754) HM
37 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Southern MagnoliaMagnolia grandiflora — Bartram Garden —
"The Laurel Magnolia, which grows on this river are the most beautiful and tall… The flowers are… in the center of a coronet of dark green, shining, ovate pointed entire leaves: they are large, perfectly white, and expanded like a full blown Rose… . . . Map (db m184760) HM
38 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — Who was William Bartram?Bartram Garden
William Bartram's legacy to western literature, art, science, and American exploration is expansive and undeniable. His published work inspired English writers such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, Percy Shelly, and Alfred Tennyson, and . . . Map (db m184749) HM
39 Florida, Volusia County, DeLand — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Bartram wrote of a great storm on the St. Johns that “cast a universal darkness all round.” He took shelter near here.Map (db m184577) HM
40 Florida, Volusia County, Orange City — Bartram at Blue SpringVolusia County Bartram Trail
William Bartram's Travels Famed naturalist, artist and poetic writer William Bartram first visited Blue Spring in January 1766. His writing and artwork inspired many, from naturalist artist John James Audubon to Romantic poet Samuel . . . Map (db m184662) HM
41 Florida, Volusia County, Volusia — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
42 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
Eminent artist -- naturalist. Described numerous species of flora including Franklinia. Explored local area in 1773.Map (db m9147) HM
43 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
44 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
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45 Georgia, Burke County, Waynesboro — 25 B-4 — Shell Bluff
Shell Bluff on the Savannah River 15 miles northeast has been famous since Indian days because of its outcrops of fossil shells including those of giant oysters. These lived in the Eocene sea that covered this part of Georgia some 50 million years . . . Map (db m13134) HM
46 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
47 Georgia, Crawford County, Knoxville — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
48 Georgia, Crawford County, Roberta — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
In 1774 William Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Sweetwater and finding a new hydrangea.Map (db m12265) HM
49 Georgia, Crawford County, Sandy Point — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
50 Georgia, Effingham County, Rincon — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — Deep South Region —
John and William Bartram, naturalists, explored Ebenezer and Effingham County on their Savannah~ Augusta Travels.Map (db m7376) HM
51 Georgia, Glynn County, St. Simons Island — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
52 Georgia, Liberty County, Riceboro — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
53 Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
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54 Georgia, Madison County, Danielsville — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773 – 1777 — Deep South Region —
Naturalist ~ Artist ~ Historian Described the rare native plant Nestronia umbellate. Explored local area in 1773.Map (db m58490) HM
55 Georgia, Marion County, Buena Vista — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
56 Georgia, McDuffie County, Thomson — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
57 Georgia, McIntosh County, South Newport — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
58 Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
59 Georgia, Oglethorpe County, Arnoldsville — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
60 Georgia, Rabun County, Clayton — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
61 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
62 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
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63 Georgia, Talbot County, Talbotton — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
64 Georgia, Taliaferro County, Crawfordville — 131-9 — The Common Road of the English Following Old Indian Trail
The colonial road from Charleston to Vicksburg followed the highway at this point. The route, used by Col. Langdon Welch on his expedition to the Mississippi in 1698, was thereafter followed by British traders. Through Taliaferro Co., it followed . . . Map (db m15242) HM
65 Georgia, Taylor County, Butler — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
66 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
Baton Rouge 1775: Arriving by boat, Bartram was a guest here at "a very delightful villa, with extensive plantations."Map (db m105923) HM
67 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, next to Bayou Manchac, Bartram Travelled a "road strait, spacious" and "under the shadow of a grand forest." In memory Of Fred G. Benton, Jr., Bartram Trail SupporterMap (db m107914) HM
68 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, Bartram noted an "arborescent aromatic vine" and "a new and beautiful species of Verbena" growing near here.Map (db m92561) HM
69 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, Bartram noted near here a "very large and well cultivated plantation" with a "spacious garden" by the house.Map (db m105949) HM
70 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Mid City South — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
Wm. Bartram, Colonial Naturalist wrote in "Travels" in 1776 on terrain, flora and fauna of area surrounding Baton RougeMap (db m105920) HM
71 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Oak Hills Place — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, Bartram saw near this site, "a grand forest; the trees of the first order in magnitude and beauty"Map (db m105919) HM
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72 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, Bartram made a special trip by horseback to "White plains" noting "grassy fields of many miles extent." Map (db m93330) HM
73 Louisiana, Livingston Parish, Port Vincent — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, traveling by boat Bartram passed here, noting higher land and trees " of an incredible magnitude"Map (db m186944) HM
74 Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, New Roads — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777
In 1775, Bartram crossed the Mississippi to visit Pointe Coupée, the westernmost point reached in his travels.Map (db m108124) HM
75 Mississippi, Harrison County, Biloxi — William Bartram Trail
William Bartram, noted naturalist and journalist, traveled down the Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast in 1777. His observations of plant life, geography and inhabitants were published in 1791.Map (db m79087) HM
76 North Carolina, Macon County, Franklin — The North Carolina Bartram Trail
The North Carolina Bartram Trail is a hiking trail to commemorate the 1775 visit of Philadelphia naturalist William Bartram to Western North Carolina. Begun in the 1970s, the trail parallels Bartram's actual route into Cherokee country. It begins at . . . Map (db m123224) HM
77 North Carolina, Macon County, Franklin — William Bartram Naturalist
William Bartram Naturalist Visited this area of the Cherokee Nation in May, 1775 while on his mission to record the natural and cultural resources along the trading route between the Low Country to the east and the Overhill Country to . . . Map (db m123222) HM
78 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
79 South Carolina, Abbeville County, Abbeville — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
80 South Carolina, Aiken County, Jackson — William Bartram TrailTraced 1773-1777 — South Atlantic Region —
William Bartram, noted naturalist, visited nearby Silver Bluff in 1775, calling it "a very celebrated place."Map (db m188666) HM
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81 South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — William Bartram TrailTraced 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
82 South Carolina, Oconee County, Salem — 37-3 — The Cherokee Path
[Front Side]: The main trading path to the Cherokee Nation paralleled the route of Highway 11 for several miles at this point. This section of the path was used by travelers going from Keowee, the main Lower Town of the Cherokees, across . . . Map (db m14383) HM
 
 
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