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John Benge, Conductor
George Lowery, assistant
Departed September 28, 1838 from 8 miles south of Ft. Payne, Alabama
Arrived January 17, 1839 at Mrs. Webber’s.
Alabama Collection Camps, Forts, Emigrating Depots and Travel Routes Used.
North Alabama’s Tuscumbia, Courtland, and Decatur Railroad and Its Role During Cherokee Removal.
A map of the Benge Route.© 2025 The Trail of Tears | Powered by WordPress