Fort Newnan

 (1838-1838) - A Trail of Tears Cherokee removal fort first established in 1838 in Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia. Named Fort Newnan after Major General Daniel Newnan, Georgia Secretary of State (1825-1827) and U.S. Congressman (1831-1833). Abandoned later in 1838. Also known as Post at Sanders.

History of Fort Newnan
Established in March of 1838 by reverend and Captain John Dorsey and his mounted company of 64 men. Dorsey's company was once described as a "complete mob" and he resisted orders to abandon the post and turn over government property after the removal. The company was finally mustered out on 30 Jun 1838.

This post abandoned about 4 Jul 1838.

Current Status
Trail of Tears marker in Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia.

See Also:
 * Trail of Tears Forts

Sources:
 * , page 231

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Newnan
 * NPS - Cherokee Removal From Georgia
 * Georgia Trail of Tears Forts - Fort Means