First Land Granted in Calhoun County Area
George Sterling was granted 570 acres of land here on March 14, 1704. During the lifetime of his daughter, Mary Sterling Heatly Russell, the plantation was a stopping place for Indians and travelers on the Cherokee Path. The Rev. John Giessendanner held early religious services in the house (1750-1754).
Marker is on Old Number 6 Highway (State Highway 6) near Bluebird Trail, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
