Fort New Echota

 (1836-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1836 as Fort New Echota during the Cherokee Removal period in present day Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia. Later renamed Fort Wool in 1838. Abandoned later in 1838.

History
The town of New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 to their removal in the 1838. The town site is now preserved as New Echota State Park. A U.S. Army post was established in July 1836 adjacent to the town. The military post evolved from a temporary encampment of Tennessee Volunteers in 1836 into a more substantial post with a log blockhouse, two storehouses and barracks for two companies of Georgia Militia in 1838.

The post was abandoned in July 1838.

Current Status
A Fort Wool Marker is located in New Echota Historic Park at the back of the Worcester House. The fort site itself is located on private property south of the Park and is not open to the public.

See Also:
 * Trail of Tears Forts

Sources:
 * , page 230-231

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort New Echota
 * Georgia State Parks - New Echota
 * NPS - Cherokee Removal From Georgia