The Carolina Road, earlier an Indian hunting path, roughly approximating Route 15 at this point,
derived its name from trade between Frederick, Maryland and Georgia. Later the road was used
by settlers emigrating to western lands. Because of notorious gangs of thieves besetting travelers
the road was also known as Rogue's Road. Its most famous traveller 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.
Erected 1987