McIntosh Road
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The McIntosh Road is a historic route in northern Alabama
and Georgia
. The original McIntosh Road, also called, in Alabama, the “Georgia Road,” led from Talladega, Alabama
northeasterly, then running along the south side of the Choccolocco Valley and crossing the ridge which contains Cheaha Mountain
at a pass some miles north of Cheaha Mountain, then running through the area of modern Hollis Crossroads and crossing the Tallapoosa River at an Okfuskee Village then continuing on in a southeasterly direction to the Chattahoochee River
near modern Whitesburg, Georgia
in Carroll County.
The road continues today along its original axis in Talladega and Calhoun County in Alabama and the original track virtually disappears as it enters the mountains of Cleburne County. It was named for a Creek Indian chief who was involved in its construction or improvement in the early 19th century, William McIntosh, who was half Creek and half Scottish. The road was also the route of invasion of Union regiments under General Croxton in April 1865.
The eastern terminus was at McIntosh's Ferry near the McIntosh Plantation known as “Lochau” or “Lockchau Talofau” on Acorn Bluff. Today McIntosh Reserve
Park in Carroll County, Georgia is located at the eastern end of what was once the McIntosh Road.
This road was perhaps 80 miles north of the Federal Road from Washington, through Georgia, to New Orleans. President Thomas Jefferson discussed the benefits of providing provisions and lodging for travelers with McIntosh during a meeting November 2, 1805, and McIntosh obviously listened.
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
and Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. The original McIntosh Road, also called, in Alabama, the “Georgia Road,” led from Talladega, Alabama
Talladega, Alabama
Talladega is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,143. The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is approximately 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama....
northeasterly, then running along the south side of the Choccolocco Valley and crossing the ridge which contains Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain , often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located a few miles north-west of the town of Delta in scenic Cheaha State Park, which contains a lodge, restaurant, and other amenities....
at a pass some miles north of Cheaha Mountain, then running through the area of modern Hollis Crossroads and crossing the Tallapoosa River at an Okfuskee Village then continuing on in a southeasterly direction to the Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River flows through or along the borders of the U.S. states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. It is a tributary of the Apalachicola River, a relatively short river formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers and emptying into Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of...
near modern Whitesburg, Georgia
Whitesburg, Georgia
Whitesburg is a town in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. The population was 596 at the 2000 census. It is the home of McIntosh Reserve, site of the death of Chief William McIntosh of the Creek Indians.-Geography:...
in Carroll County.
The road continues today along its original axis in Talladega and Calhoun County in Alabama and the original track virtually disappears as it enters the mountains of Cleburne County. It was named for a Creek Indian chief who was involved in its construction or improvement in the early 19th century, William McIntosh, who was half Creek and half Scottish. The road was also the route of invasion of Union regiments under General Croxton in April 1865.
The eastern terminus was at McIntosh's Ferry near the McIntosh Plantation known as “Lochau” or “Lockchau Talofau” on Acorn Bluff. Today McIntosh Reserve
McIntosh Reserve
McIntosh Reserve is an outdoor recreation area located in Carroll County, Georgia. The park is operated by the Carroll County Recreation Department and supports outdoor activities including camping, hiking, fishing, and others...
Park in Carroll County, Georgia is located at the eastern end of what was once the McIntosh Road.
This road was perhaps 80 miles north of the Federal Road from Washington, through Georgia, to New Orleans. President Thomas Jefferson discussed the benefits of providing provisions and lodging for travelers with McIntosh during a meeting November 2, 1805, and McIntosh obviously listened.