De Soto Trail

Historical marker location:

Hawkinsville, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Golden Isles Parkway (U.S. 341) and Airport Road, on the right when traveling east on Golden Isles Parkway.)

Marker installed: 1940

During the American Revolution, Georgia was the site of several important battles, including the Battle of Kettle Creek in 1779, which was a significant victory for the Patriot forces.