Over the next week, Piedmont Trails will begin adding new features and updates to the website. These changes are part of the next chapter in moving forward with our journey to the […]
The 1716 Expedition-The Knights of The Golden Horseshoe

The Great Wagon Road Project has advanced with new discoveries and amazing documents of the old road route through the colonial period and moving forward. Each of these concentrated studies have enabled […]
Early Waterway Crossings & Fords-The Great Wagon Road Project

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 […]
Great Wagon Road Along The Mayo River

The Great Wagon Road Project has been researching the state of North Carolina for the past several months. Members, Bill Collins and Dowell Lester both share a tremendous amount of knowledge about […]
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 […]