Historical Marker

Indian War Trail

Cornelia · Habersham County · Erected 1953

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The Story

This ridge once divided the Cherokee and Creek nations, and along it ran a war trail toward present-day Atlanta, a route that led to the legendary 'Chopped Oak,' where warriors notched the tree for each scalp taken.

About this site

Indian War Trail is a historical marker in Cornelia, Habersham County, erected in 1953. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Habersham County, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.5070, -83.5238 near Cornelia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Loudermilk Boarding House (historic place), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Irvin General Merchandise Store, Cornelia Community House, and Hilliard Almond Wilbanks.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.5070, -83.5238 · Cornelia, Habersham County

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