This episode delves into the foundations of Campbell County, starting with Duncan G. Campbell’s advocacy for education and treaty rights. Discover the rivalry that shaped Campbellton and the strategic importance of the Chattahoochee River for trade and community growth. We also explore the county’s societal shifts leading up to the Civil War and the enduring legacy of its early pioneers.
About the podcast
This is not just the story of removal—it is the origin story of a region reborn in conflict, commerce, and change. It is a tale of survival, of river spirits and red clay, of cultures clashing and blending in the crucible of history. And it set the stage for what would come next: pioneers, counties, and a new chapter written not in tribal treaties, but in state charters and settlers’ hands, and culminating in the darkest chapter in history - the American Civil War.