Old Jefferson Trail of Tears Tour, October 13, 2012
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The leaves are starting to change along The Trail of Tears at Old Jefferson.
Old Jefferson Trail of Tears tour group, 10-13-2012.
Raquel and Kathy.
Another group photo with Toye included. Thanks to Steven King for taking this one.
Local historian Toby Francis explains the layout of the town of Old Jefferson.
Several old road beds besides the Trail of Tears section are still visible at Old Jefferson.
Interesting tree fungus at Old Jefferson.
There are a lot of Osage orange, aka bodock, along the trail. The wood makes good bows and the fruit is a natural insect repellent.
The Forks of the Stones River.
Remains of the old wharf area are still visible.
Pat shows the group where the Cherokee forded the Stones River at the end of the tour.
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