Before the Creek Indians were forced onto the Trail of Tears (between 1830-50), this area was the site of a known Creek Village. In fact, J.P. Mason, sheriff at the time, built a grist mill at the site of this waterfall. It never took off, they say, due to skirmishes with the village's residents. The masonry and structure, however, is still there. 

What's also still standing, for now, are Trail trees (Culturally Modified Trees) that Native Americans used for many purposes. Aside from marking a trail, the Trail Trees could point to a cemetery or a water source or some other point of importance.

The Trail trees and historic sites like the Mason Grist Mill, could be destroyed by the landowner if they choose, as there is no legal protection for these remnants of our past. 

We will be joining Gwinnett County Planners at the Centerville Small Area workshop next week to let them know how important our heritage and ecology are to our community. Please consider sharing our petition with one more family member, neighbor or friend so that we can get closer to our goal. 

Thank you for your generosity, in both word and deed! #saveminklivsey #CommunityUnity