Fort Benjamin Hawkins
Fort Benjamin Hawkins, Military fort in Macon, Georgia, United States.
Fort Benjamin Hawkins stands on a high point overlooking the Ocmulgee River, featuring log palisade walls and two strategic blockhouses at opposite corners.
Established in 1806 under President Thomas Jefferson's administration, the fort served as a protective outpost and trading center between settlers and Creek Native Americans.
The fort location near ancient Indian Mounds demonstrates the intersection of Native American territories and early American military installations in the southeastern United States.
Visitors can explore the reconstructed southeastern blockhouse and examine archaeological findings at 736 Emery Highway in Macon, Georgia.
Archaeological excavations between 2005 and 2013 uncovered 40,000 artifacts and evidence of multiple palisade walls, revealing complex construction patterns.
Location: Georgia
Website: https://forthawkins.org
GPS coordinates: 32.84890,-83.61160
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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