Fort Buffington

Fort Buffington (1837-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1837 in Cherokee County, Georgia, during the "Trail of Tears" Cherokee removal period. Probably named for Joshua Buffington who was a prominent Cherokee. Abandoned in 1838.

Current Status

Private Property in Cherokee County, Georgia

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Location: Private Property, Cherokee County, Georgia. Maps & Images Lat: 34.2412888 Long: -84.4034529 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 218

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Buffington
• Georgia info - Fort Buffington

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