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Along the trail of General Andrew Jackson and his command during their march down to St. Marks on the Gulf Coast of Florida, explorers can find a chain of monuments commemorating their journey. This procession happened several years after the Creek War (1813–1814) had ended, a series of battles most associated with the Creek territory of Alabama. However, the events of this march would then begin a new conflict: the three Seminole Wars.
This monument is particularly intriguing, as it was erected in remote, rural Herod, Georgia, not just to commemorate Gen. Jackson, but also his Creek allies who lived in the historic village of Herodtown. It was erected in 1913 by one Dorothy Walton Chapter.
Although it's out of the way, finding this monument can be very rewarding due to the scenic southwest Georgia views along the Herod highway southwards.
Know Before You Go
The boulder sits south-southeast of the intersection. Visitors may have to park along a ditch just before it. Depending on the time of year, foliage may encapsulate the boulder.
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August 4, 2025
