Historical Marker

William Bartram Trail

Buena Vista · Marion County

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The Story

Pioneering naturalist William Bartram explored Georgia's interior in the 1770s, recording its flora, fauna, and Native communities. His account, a classic of American nature writing, inspired generations of scientists and poets.

About this site

William Bartram Trail is a historical marker in Buena Vista, Marion County. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Marion County, among 29 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.4757, -84.5435 near Buena Vista. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Federal Road (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fort Perry, New Providence Baptist Cemetery, and Liberty Hill Cemetery.

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

📍 32.4757, -84.5435 · Buena Vista, Marion County

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