Historical Marker

Petersburg Road

U. S. 378 at Old Petersburg Road, N. E. of Lincolnton · N.E. of Lincolnton · Lincoln

Georgia marker

Inscription

PETERSBURG ROAD. North Georgia's oldest road, which crosses the Highway U.S. 378 at this point, was originally an Indian Trail which led to their Trading Post in Augusta, Georgia. Later, this important trade route was used by pioneer white settlers in transporting cotton and tobacco from Petersburg, Georgia, on the Broad River to Augusta, Georgia.

The present highway to Augusta traverses the original Petersburg Road at several points. 090-6 Georgia Historical Commission 1957

Location

AddressU. S. 378 at Old Petersburg Road, N. E. of Lincolnton
CityN.E. of Lincolnton
CountyLincoln
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.792350, -82.479020

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