Burton's Ferry, Screven County 124-9
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N 32° 56.250 W 081° 30.717
17S E 452141 N 3644474
Burton's Ferry State Historical Marker Located on U.S. 301 at the Savannah River
Waymark Code: WM6TD5
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
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BURTON'S FERRY

In 1765, Robert Dunn established a ferry here. It became the gateway
for settlers from the Carolinas and Virginia claiming grants in the
newly opened lands of interior Georgia.

In 1772 Dunn sold to the enterprising Thomas Burton who made a large
investment in boats and roads through the swamp. January 20th, 1773
he applied for and received a franchise for the operation of the
ferry. The ferry proved a profitable enterprise for years for Burton.
124-9 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: 124-9

Date: 1953

Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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