Near Tignall in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Heard's Fort
(Early Georgia Capital)
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. Heard's Fort Marker
Inscription.
Heard's Fort. (Early Georgia Capital). Heard’s Fort was designated the Seat of Government for Georgia on February 3, 1780. The Executive Council met and transacted the affairs of the State in this temporary Capital until early 1781. This designation was made by the Governor and Council in session at Augusta, and was necessary because of the danger that City might at any time be captured by British forces who were practically in control of the State. The fort was a stockade built by Stephen Heard about 1774, when he settled in the area. Stephen Heard served as President of the Executive Council of Georgia, February 18, 1780-1781.
Heard’s Fort was designated the Seat of Government for Georgia on February 3, 1780. The Executive Council met and transacted the affairs of the State in this temporary Capital until early 1781. This designation was made by the Governor and Council in session at Augusta, and was necessary because of the danger that City might at any time be captured by British forces who were practically in control of the State. The fort was a stockade built by Stephen Heard about 1774, when he settled in the area. Stephen Heard served as President of the Executive Council of Georgia, February 18, 1780-1781.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-16.)
Location. 33° 49.347′ N, 82° 41.546′ W. Marker is near Tignall, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Danburg Road (Georgia Route 44) one mile south of Sandtown Road SE, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tignall GA 30668, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking north on Georgia Highway 44 toward Sandtown Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,750 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
