Old Dan Tucker?

Posted by GoDawgs February 06, 2003In reply to Old Dan Tucker? posted by Fort Briscoe on January 30, 2003

Dan Tucker lived in Elberton, Georgia, was a Methodist minister and a ferry operator. The song was written by his slaves who dearly loved him. His grave overlooks the Savannah River and Lake Richard Russell in eastern Elbert County and is a popular tourist attraction. For more information, contact the Elberton-Elbert County Chamber of Commerce at www.elbertga.com/ .