Fort Jones
(Did you mean a different Fort Jones)
Fort Jones (1836-1837) - A Second Creek Indian War Fort established in 1836 near Florence, Stewart County, Georgia. Abandoned as a fortification in 1837.
History
Established in 1836 during the Second Creek Indian War as a stockaded fort built under the command of Major Henry W. Jernigan and garrisoned by a company of Stewart County militia.
Served as a refuge for the few survivors of the 14 May 1836 Roanoke. Massacre
On 9 Jun 1836, some 250 Creeks attacked a Georgia Militia unit led by Captain Hamilton Garmany at nearby Shepherd's Plantation. Timely reinforcement from Fort Jones saved the remaining members of Garmany's command.
Abandoned as a fortification in 1837.
Current Status
Maker only.
Location: Florence, Stewart County, Georgia.
Lat: 32.05964 Long: -85.03639 Elevation: 217' Bing, Google
GPS Locations:
32.05964, -85.03639
See Also:
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 226.
Links: