In 1775 William Bartram wrote in `Travels` of the flora and fauna of this area as he gathered specimens to ship to London.
Erected by
Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
In Cooperation with
Forest Service- US Department of Agriculture
And the
Rabun County Commissioners
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Ken Moser.