Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Fort Fidius

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Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

1. Old Fort Fidius Marker

Inscription. The first settlement in this section was made up of four frame houses, a dozen or more cabins and a fort. It was called Federal town. Many of the soldiers died so a new fort was built several miles up the river and named Fort Fidius. It was located 2 miles below the mouth of Fishing Creek and 4 miles below this point.

In 1794 Commander Roberts complained to the Secretary of War that he had only 69 able-bodied men to face 10,000 Indians.

In 1797 the U.S. Government replaced Fort Fidius with Fort Wilkinson on the west side of the river on Indian lands.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 33° 5.072′ N, 83° 12.587′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. It is at the intersection of Kings Road and Hancock Street (Georgia Route 22/24), on the right when traveling north on Kings Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

and in the 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 walking distance

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of this marker: The Rock Landing (here, next to this marker); Campsite of Union Army (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexis de Tocqueville (approx. 0.9 miles away); State House Square (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Fort Defiance (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old State Capitol (approx. 0.9 miles away); Milledgeville Confederate Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Troup-Clark Political Feud (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Provost Guard Campsite (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Old Fort Fidius. There is no remaining trace of the fort or settlement.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

2. Old Fort Fidius Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

3. Old Fort Fidius Marker

The Old Fort Fidius marker is on the right (a marker for The Rock Landing is on the left).

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

4. Old Fort Fidius Marker

Looking north on Kings Road at the intersection with Georgia Highways 22 and 24

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,138 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.