Fort New Echota

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 (2) in 1838. Abandoned later in 1838.

Fort New Echota History

A U.S. Army post established in July 1836 during the Cherokee Removal period. The post evolved from a temporary encampment of Tennessee Volunteers 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

On private property near the New Echota State Park, Gordon County, Georgia

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Location: New Echota State Park, Gordon County, Georgia. The map point indicates the State Park the actual site is reportedly on private property south of the Worcester House. Maps & Images Lat: 34.5395013 Long: -84.9086523 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 230-231

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort New Echota
• Georgia State Parks - New Echota

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