Historical Marker

Chenault

Tignall · Lincoln County

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The Story

In May 1865, fleeing Confederate wagons carrying treasury gold were ambushed near this crossroads, and much of the fortune vanished, fueling enduring legends of buried Confederate gold around Chenault.

About this site

Chenault is a historical marker in Tignall, Lincoln County. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Lincoln County, among 29 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.9079, -82.6021 near Tignall. The nearest cataloged historic site is Midway Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery, Hester's Ferry, and Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

📍 33.9079, -82.6021 · Tignall, Lincoln County

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Nearby in Lincoln County

New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery

Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery

Lincolnton

Cemetery

Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery

Anthonys Chapel Cemetery