Coweta County GaArchives Photo Place.....Historical Plaque - William McIntosh - Courthouse Square - Newnan,Ga July 23, 2005
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Source:             Historical Plaque - William McIntosh - Courthouse Square - Newnan,Ga
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To commemorate
the courage and fidelity of
the creek indian chief
William McIntosh

in his youth he shielded pioneers during
the revolution, from hostile tribes.
He attained distinction in the war of 1812
and guided General Jackson and his troops
over the Indian trails ot New Orleans.
On Febuary 12, 1825, he signed the treaty
by which all lands west of the Flint River
were ceded to the State of Georgia.
For this he was slain by a band of Creeks
who were opposed to the treaty.
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This stone is set . 1915. by the
Sarah Dickinson Chapter
Daughters Of The American Revolution
Newnan, Georgia


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