Fort Early

Fort Early is a military fortification built on elevated ground near the Flint River in Southwest Georgia, featuring earthen breastworks and log defensive structures. The site preserves the physical remains of what was once an active military outpost from the early 1800s.

The fort was built in 1814 and named after Georgia Governor Peter Early, serving as a military outpost during the War of 1812 and the First Seminole War. It played a strategic role in the military campaigns that shaped the region's early history.

The Daughters of the American Revolution erected a monument at Fort Early in 1916 to preserve the memory of this military installation.

The site is accessible on foot with informational markers explaining the fort's significance in the region's military history. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the terrain is uneven and vegetation can be thick in places.

General Andrew Jackson used this installation as a supply point in 1818 during his strategic march toward Fort Scott. The site marks an important moment in the military campaigns that extended American control into the frontier regions.

GPS coordinates: 31.85920,-83.92880

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:48