Franklin in Heard County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Benjamin Hawkins
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Photographed by David Seibert, June 19, 2010
1. Benjamin Hawkins Marker
The first known written record of a journey through this area was made by Hawkins. His system of accurate measurement by elapsed time between points, established at 3 miles an hour on horseback, and his description of streams and terrain make his way easily followed today. A short distance south of here is a very extensive view westward, described in his journal.
Erected 1959 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 074-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 33° 17.017′ N, 85° 6.427′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County. It is at the intersection of Lagrange Street (Georgia Route
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Heard County Jail (approx. half a mile away); Franklin Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Heard County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Franklin Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Attempted Assassination of Isaiah H. Lofton (approx. 13.4 miles away); Wehadkee Yarn Mills (approx. 13.7 miles away in Alabama); Pottery Shops in Rock Mills / The Potters of Rock Mills (approx. 13.8 miles away in Alabama); William Hogan Plantation (approx. 14 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . Benjamin Hawkins (1754-1816). New Georgia Encyclopedia entry (Submitted on February 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Benjamin Hawkins
Photographed by David Seibert, June 19, 2010
3. Benjamin Hawkins Marker
Looking west across Georgia Highway 34 at the intersection with Old US 27 (to the right).
Photographed by David Seibert, June 19, 2010
4. Benjamin Hawkins Marker
Looking west across Georgia Highway 34
Photographed by David Seibert, June 19, 2010
5. Benjamin Hawkins Marker
The marker with the Franklin Community Center in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,348 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
