Serenity of a Georgia Farmhouse
Close to this farmhouse in Georgia is a sign that reads: “Near the mouth of Shoulder-bone Creek on the banks of the Oconee River, Georgia. Near this location, on November 3rd, 1786, a treaty of ‘amity, peace, and commerce’ was signed by 8 commissioners representing the State of Georgia and 59 head men of the Creek confederation. Among the terms of the treaty was one ceding all land east of the Oconee River to the white men. The treaty was soon repudiated by Creek Chief Alexander McGillivray who, sympathetic with the Spaniards of Florida, had refused to attend and contended the representation of Creeks at Shoulder-bone was not sufficient to speak for the confederation.” SOURCE: Roadside historic marker of the Georgia Historical Commission dated 1955. This picture was taken May 21st, 2020.