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 Beloved Man of the Four Nations” to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firmness and kindness to guide the Indians toward civilization. His agency was on the Flint River near Roberta. 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 • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists.
Location.
this page online
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.)
via New Georgia Encyclopedia, unknown
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 February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 50 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.
