The project moves forward as the members research the North Carolina route of the Great Wagon Road. Maps, survey plats, land deeds and much more slowly allow the road to emerge from […]
Early Waterway Crossings & Fords-The Great Wagon Road Project
Race To The Dan River
Years ago, I would go fishing with my Grandpa along the banks of the Dan River. Little did I know that one day I would be researching the historic early fords along […]
The Early Roads To Salisbury, North Carolina
All roads lead to Salisbury, North Carolina? During the years of 1740 to 1750, documents are proclaiming that at least two major roads did in fact lead to this area. Present day […]
The Mayo River Crossing of The Great Wagon Road
The Great Wagon Road Project has been concentrating on the North Carolina section until August of this year. As we trace the road through the various creeks and streams, we add our […]
Maps, Maps & More Maps
The project is leaping with joy this month as we welcome new volunteers and create new communication lines within the group. A new addition of an online group page was created in […]
Amazing Discoveries Of The Great Wagon Road
As the Great Wagon Road Project continues to research the old road, the volunteers are organizing the vast amount of materials. The facts and the stories present themselves in many different formats. […]
History of The Great Warriors’ Path
The most important Indian path in America was located east of the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania and extended southward to eastern Georgia. During the year of 1646, Abraham Wood led an exploring […]
From Footsteps To Wagon Wheels
Who were these people who traveled The Great Wagon Road? Why did their numbers grow so significantly during the mid 18th century? What were their reasons for moving to unknown lands? These […]
Outline For The Great Wagon Road Project
The Great Wagon Road Project is happy to share a description of our outline and the steps taken to reach our goal. The road greatly enhanced our nation’s history and the lives […]
