Dacula in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Daniel

Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

1. Fort Daniel Marker

Inscription. Fort Daniel was completed in 1813 to protect the frontier from Indians aroused by the British during the War of 1812. Presumably named for General Allen Daniel, the fort was garrisoned by the 25th Regiment of Georgia Militia. To further protect the settlers, Fort Peachtree was built on the Chattahoochee River, 30 miles away. World famous Peachtree Road was built to connect these frontier forts.

Erected 2002 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 067-5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 34° 2.901′ N, 83° 56.044′ W. Marker is in Dacula, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker is at the intersection of Braselton Highway (Georgia Route 124) and Dennis Drive, on the right when traveling north on Braselton Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dacula GA 30019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hog Mountain Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Stone Structures (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dacula.

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and similar text on this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission. A marker erected by the W.P.A in the 1930s also stood here until recently.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

2. Fort Daniel Marker

Looking west on Braselton Highway (Georgia Highway 124)

Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

3. Fort Daniel

Site of Fort Daniel and the archaeological excavations

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,953 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.