The Carolina Road, earlier an Indian hunting path and roughly approximating Route 15 at this point, took its name from trade between Frederick, Maryland, and Georgia. Later, settlers used the road while emigrating to western lands. Because notorious gangs of thieves beset travelers, it was also known as Rogue's Road. Its most famous traveler was Lafayette, who rode triumphantly by here on August 24, 1825, on his way to Oakhill, home of ex-president Monroe. Nearby Burnside, Waverly, Mill Park, Mt. Atlas, Evergreen, Snow Hill, and other plantations carved from the huge Carter Bull Run Tract were served by the Carolina Road.