Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe
Photographed By David Seibert, September 15, 2012
1. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker
In Ocmulgee Fields camped Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe and his men on their way to Coweta Town for the purpose of making the treaty with the Creek Confederacy in 1739
Erected 1937 by The Macon Town Committee of the Georgia Society of The Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 32° 50.967′ N, 83° 36.7′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of Woolfolk Street and Smith Street, on the right when traveling east on Woolfolk Street. The marker stands just inside the gate to the Fort Hawkins historic site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Macon GA 31217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Hawkins (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Hawkins (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration (within shouting
Photographed By David Seibert, September 15, 2012
2. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker
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Also see . . . James Oglethorpe 1696-1785. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on September 22, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, September 15, 2012
3. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, September 15, 2012
4. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker
The 1938 reconstruction of the Fort Hawkins blockhouse stands in the background.
GeorgiaInfo (Galileo, the Digital Library of Georgia)
5. Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
