Historical Marker

William Bartram Trail

Ga. 41 just S. of Fort Perry Rd., abt 12 miles N. of Buena Vista · Marion

Inscription

DEEP SOUTH REGION WILLIAM BARTRAM TRAIL TRACED 1773-1777. In 1774 William Bartram trekked Old Federal Road through Fort Perry, going on to camp at Pintchlucco (Pine Knot Creek). ERECTED BY Magnolia District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH (State of) Georgia Department of Transportation

Location

AddressGa. 41 just S. of Fort Perry Rd., abt 12 miles N. of Buena Vista

CountyMarion

Coordinates32.353380, -84.524640

Sources

Digital Library of Georgia, Georgia Historical Markers Collection

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