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This early road followed an old Indian trail from Savannah toward Georgia's western frontier and the Rock Landing on the Oconee; Oglethorpe is believed to have traveled it in 1739 en route to treat with the Creeks.
Historical Marker
Old Savannah Road
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About this site
Old Savannah Road is a historical marker in Millen, Jenkins County, erected in 1956. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Jenkins County, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.7550, -81.9811 near Millen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lane Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sherman at Millen, Clifton Cemetery, and Lane Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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