trail tree in perry county alabama: Check out this "Trail Tree" on a tract of land for sale in Perry County, Alabama
- 08/27/10 03:54 AM
Yesterday as I was out showing a 13 acre tract of land for sale that joins the Talladega National Forest in Perry County, Alabama, my customer and I came upon what I perceive to be a "trail tree". Trail trees were reportedly used by native Americans to mark travel routes, establish local boundaries, or point to food, water, or shelter. They were shaped by lashing or bending a small sapling (usually oak) in the direction they wanted it to face. There is a small stream roughly 50 yards from where this tree is located. I was elated to find it standing (3 comments)
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