Fort Wilkinson

Fort Wilkinson was a U.S. fort near Milledgeville, Georgia established in 1797 near the Oconee River. It supplanted Fort Fidius. A historical marker commemorates the site. The fort carried out trading relations with Creek peoples.[1][2]

Historical marker for Fort Wilkinson

The marker is located on Fort Wilkinson Road.[3] The 1802 Treaty of Fort Wilkinson deals with relations with the Creek.[4][5]

References
  1. Davidson; Davidson, Victor. History of Wilkinson County [Georgia]. Genealogical Publishing Com. ISBN 9780806346816.
  2. Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. The Society. 1937.
  3. "Fort Wilkinson". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  4. "History – 1802 Treaty of Fort Wilkinson – GeorgiaInfo". georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  5. "Civil War". www.visitmilledgeville.org. Retrieved 2019-08-19.


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