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South Road - Blazed Pine Tree

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On September 7, 1851, John Pratt Welsh recorded directions on the South Road at a blazed pine tree bearing the words "5 M. TO WATER," then described a very rocky road, literally paved, descending steeply for 4 miles and continuing along a valley for 5 miles with grass and water.
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