Fort Hawkins

Fort Hawkins (1806-1828) - A U.S. Army post and Indian Factory established in 1806 by Colonel Benjamin Hawkins in Bibb County, Georgia. Named after Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, Indian Agent. Abandoned in 1828.

Current Status

Part of Fort Hawkins City Park in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Includes a 1930s reproduction of the southeastern blockhouse on the exact site.

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Location: Fort Hawkins City Park in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Maps & Images Lat: 32.849177 Long: -83.611413 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 225

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Hawkins
• City of Macon - Fort Hawkins

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