Historical Marker

New Echota Ferry

On Ga. 225 at New Echota parking area N. E. of Calhoun · Gordon

Inscription

NEW ECHOTA FERRY. The head of the Oostanaula River is formed 200 yards northeast by the confluence of the Coosawatte and the Conasauga Rivers. The passage of travelers and freight along the Tennssee Road was served at this point by a ferry operated by the Cherokee Indians, principally by Alexander McCoy from 1819 through 1835.

064-31 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1962

Location

AddressOn Ga. 225 at New Echota parking area N. E. of Calhoun

CountyGordon

Coordinates34.503360, -84.875750

Sources

Digital Library of Georgia, Georgia Historical Markers Collection

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