| Towaliga River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Georgia |
| Basin countries | United States |
The Towaliga River is a 52.3-mile-long (84.2 km)[1] tributary of the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia. The name, Towaliga, is of Creek origin and translates to "Roasted Scalp." The Creek Indians of the area were known to scalp their enemies and place their scalps on the large rocks by the river. The Towaliga passes through High Falls State Park in northwestern Monroe County, then traverses the county and joins the Ocmulgee near the town of Juliette. The river is fairly muddy above High Falls Lake, but it clears once below the falls where most of the river is rock bottomed. This region is about 50 miles (80 km) south of Atlanta and about 35 miles (56 km) north of Macon. Pronunciation of Towaliga varies. It is most commonly pronounced [Towel-EYE-ga]. Sometimes pronounced [toe-OLLA-ga].