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Old Federal Road Historic District

Erected by Georgia Historical Society

 

Dedicated July 24, 1999

 

Region: Piedmont

County: Franklin

GPS: N34 20.7486|W083 18.81192

 

 

 

  Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area began in the late 1700s, the road increased populations and prompted the development of communities such as Nails Creek and Mt. Pleasant. Farms, trading posts, churches, schools, post offices and other services were established at each location. Homes associated with both communities remain along the Old Federal Road, many of which are owned by descendants of the early settlers.