Fort Gillem in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Gillem

Photographed By David Seibert, July 15, 2012

1. Fort Gillem Marker

Inscription.
Named in honor of Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, Jr.

Enlisted as a Private in the 17th Infantry in 1910 at Ft. McPherson, Georgia and returned after 37 years of service spanning the globe from China and Siberia to Europe and Mexico, to serve as Commanding General, Third U.S. Army from Dec. 1947 to Aug. 1950. Gen. Gillem retired after forty years of active military service at Ft. McPherson, the same fort at which his distinguished career began. He continued to serve his fellowman through national, state, and civic organizations for the remainder of his dedicated lifetime.

Born: Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 8, 1888
Died: Atlanta, GA., Feb. 13, 1973

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1849.

Location. 33° 36.933′ N, 84° 20.317′ W. Marker is in Fort Gillem, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Flankers Road and Ashmore Road, on the left when traveling east on Flankers Road. The markers stands at the entrance to Gillem Enclave, the remaining military portion of the former Fort Gillem. The remaining part of the former fort is now the property of the city of Forest Park, which is planning to redevelop the area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forest Park GA 30297, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flankers Road (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hood Avenue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Iverson Gate (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Hood Avenue (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wheeler Drive (approx. 1.6 miles away); McIntosh Gate (approx. 1.6 miles away); Hardee Hall (approx. 1.7 miles away); Morrow, Georgia (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Gillem.

Regarding Fort Gillem. General Gillem came from a family with an extensive military history. His grandfather, Alvan Cullem Gillem, was a Brevet-Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War. His father, Alvan Collom Gillem, was a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Cavalry. Gen. Gillem had two sons, Alvan Cullem Gillem II, was a Lt. General in the U.S. Air Force. His other son, Richard D. Gillem, was a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army.

Also see . . . Alvan Cullom Gillem Jr. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on June 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By David Seibert, July 15, 2012

2. Fort Gillem Marker

The entrance to Gillem Enclave is to the left. Access to Gillem is restricted.

Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, Jr. image. Click for full size.

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3. Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, Jr.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.