The first migration wave into the piedmont area of North Carolina began in 1746. Soon after their arrival, these families filed claims for their proposed and chosen lands. The first land grants […]
1750 Roads in the Piedmont Area Of North Carolina
Colonial Georgia Roads
The colonial roads in Georgia consist of at least twenty-one primary routes. The article will name each of these while emphasizing the timeline and the location. Since its founding as a royal […]
Question Of the Week
We are starting a new trend here on Piedmont Trails. Once in a while, we will present you with a question about history and genealogy. The query will most likely deal with […]
Genealogy & The Early Roads of Kentucky
Piedmont Trails shares the early roads of Kentucky during December 2021 using several different formats. Today’s article focuses on naming and identifying the Kentucky routes dating from the 1750s to the 1790s. […]
Wagons Versus Carts
Many of us do not know how our ancestors traveled during the great migration years of the 18th-century. In other words, we don’t know if they walked the entire way, if they […]
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