William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at “a beautiful large brook”, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta.

Marker is at the intersection of East Agency Street (Georgia Route 42) and Hartman Mill Road, on the right ...

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

In 1774 William Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Sweetwater and finding a new hydrangea.

Marker is at the intersection of East Agency Street and Hicks Road, on the left when traveling east on East Agency ...

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

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

In cooperation with

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., ...

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

William Bartram crossed the Chattahoochee (Chata Uche) River January 5, 1778 to Chehaw and Usseta now Columbus.

Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Street, in the median on Broadway.

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William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

In 1774 William Bartram came to Frederica. He explored St. Simons Island and noted the flora and beautiful live oaks.

Marker is on Mimosa Dr, on the left when traveling west.

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William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

Donald McIntosh welcomed William Bartram to his home in 1773, giving him shelter from "A Tremendous Thunderstorm."

Marker is on Coastal/Ocean Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south.

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William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

On March 21, 1970 H. Grady Bell and friends founded the "Bartram Trail Society of Georgia" at Zion Episcopal Church.

Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 41 and Clark Street (Route 90), on the right when traveling north ...

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

In 1775 took William Bartram to Fort James on the "Petersburg Road" and passed through Lincoln County, parts now covered by Clark Hill Reservoir

Marker is at the intersection of Coach Jimmy Smith Highway (U.S. 378) and Old Petersburg Road ...

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).

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 41 and County Route 56, on the left when traveling north on ...

William Bartram Trail

Traced 1773-1777

Wm. Bartram, Famed Naturalist,

classified flora and fauna for

shipment, here, at Spalding's

Upper Store, May and June 1774.

Marker is at the intersection of State Road 40 and Alice Drive, on the right when traveling west on State Road 40.

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