Historical Marker

Old Federal Road (2000)

Chatsworth · Murray County · Erected 2000

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The Story

Opened across the Cherokee Nation after an 1805 treaty, this narrow track was northwest Georgia's first wagon and postal route, linking Tennessee to Georgia. Drovers pushed cattle down it and settlers poured in, hastening Cherokee removal.

About this site

Old Federal Road is a historical marker in Chatsworth, Murray County, erected in 2000. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Murray County, among 41 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.7617, -84.8221 near Chatsworth. The nearest cataloged historic site is Chief Vann House (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Springplace Moravian Mission & School, The Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Indians, and Anna Rosina Kliest Gambold.

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

Also at or near Chatsworth, Murray County

“Old Federal Road” names 4 distinct records in Murray County. This page is the historical marker erected in 2000 in Chatsworth. The others:

📍 34.7617, -84.8221 · Chatsworth, Murray County

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