Re: [at-l] Uincoi Turnpike

[WHHAWKINS@aol.com]

In a message dated 07/10/2000 11:03:32 PM EDT, coosa@fox21.net writes:

<< Anyone know where the Unicoi Turnpike that is a 68 mile trail thru the
 Smokies followed by the Cherokee is located?
  >>
The Unicoi Turnpike ran from the old Federal highway in Marysville, Tennessee 
eastward through the Unicoi Mountains, passing through present day Murphy, 
North Carolina. From there it turned due south crossing Unicoi Gap, then 
traveling along, and frequently crossing, the Chattahoochee River. About a 
mile due west of the lodge(in Unicoi State Park, GA) the road began a long 
75-degree arc towards the headwaters of the Savannah River, ending at the 
Tugaloo River in the vicinity of another North Georgia State Park, Traveler's 
Rest. Boats would then ferry passengers to the cities further south. The 
early turnpike was entirely in the Cherokee Nation. Land cessions agreed to 
by the Cherokee brought the entire road under the control of the state and 
federal government in 1819.

You drive on this now.

Wildbill
* From the AT-L |  Need help? http://www.backcountry.net/faq.html  *

==============================================================================