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Revision as of 19:10, 31 March 2014
Fort Hetzel (1837-1838) - A Trail of Tears Cherokee removal fort first established in 1837 in East Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia. Named Fort Hetzel probably after Captain Abner R. Hetzel, (Cullum 494). Abandoned in 1838.
History of Fort Hetzel
Established in 21 Oct 1837 by Captain William Derrick and one Georgia mounted company. Reportedly assembled 1100 captured Cherokee Indians for transport to Fort Cass by June 1838.
Abandoned about 20 Jul 1838.
Current Status
Marker at 1st Ave. and GA 515, East Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 352935
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Location: 1st Ave. and GA 515, East Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia. Map point is the current marker location Maps & Images Lat: 34.684936 Long: -84.473106 |
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 225
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