Fort Perry
Fort Perry was a fortification in Georgia built in the early 1800s, covering about 30 acres along the Old Federal Road. The wooden structure had an eight-sided star shape with blockhouses and earthen walls that allowed for quick construction and effective defense.
Fort Perry was built in 1813 by Georgia militia under General John Floyd as a quick defensive outpost. The fort served a supporting role during the Creek War from 1813 to 1814, securing supply lines for troops fighting the Red Sticks.
The fort is marked only by a historic sign today and sits near Buena Vista along Georgia Route 41, north of Fort Perry Road. The location is easy to reach, and you can still see the old road route where the fort once stood.
The fort had an unusual eight-pointed star shape still visible in aerial images today, a rare design for fortifications of that time in the South. After the war it quickly deteriorated, but its distinctive geometric pattern later helped historians pinpoint its exact location and structure.
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