Road to Colraine-1796

Located near the St. Marys River, Colerain served as a trading post and was the venue for the Treaty of Coleraine, signed on June 29, 1796, between U.S. representatives and Creek leaders. This treaty reaffirmed previous agreements and delineated boundaries between U.S. territories and Creek lands.​ The Road to Coleraine refers to the route leading to this settlement, which was a hub for trade and negotiations during that period. The treaty negotiations at Colerain were attended by approximately 400 Creek Indians, along with U.S. and Georgia representatives. The treaty played a role in establishing federal authority over state governments in Native American relations and furthered President Washington's efforts to integrate the Creek Nation into American society.