Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Hughes

Photographed By David Seibert, May 17, 2012

1. Fort Hughes Marker

Inscription. Four blocks west is the site of Fort Hughes, built in 1817, by the 7th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry under the command of Captain John M. McIntosh. This fort served as a protection for foraging parties and as a trading post and U.S. Arsenal during the First Seminole War.

A Federal Monument marks the site of the fort and is near the grave of Bugler Hughes who fell in a fight with the Indians November 28, 1817.

Erected by Works Progress Administration. (Marker Number 27 R-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 1901.

Location. 30° 54.583′ N, 84° 34.656′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur County. Marker is at the intersection of West Calhoun Street (Business U.S. 27) and North Florida Street, on the right when traveling west on West Calhoun Street. The marker is on the approach to the US 27 (Business) bridge over the Flint River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bainbridge GA 39817, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Scott Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The J.D. Chason Memorial Park / The J.D. Chason Memorial Park History

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(about 700 feet away); The Second Creek War and Removal in the Decatur County Area (about 800 feet away); The Battle of Fowltown (about 800 feet away); Decatur County During the Creek and Seminole Wars Era (about 800 feet away); The First Seminole War in Decatur County (about 800 feet away); General Andrew Jackson Trail (about 800 feet away); Decatur County (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bainbridge.

More about this marker. The marker was erected in the late 1930s. The marker was probably damaged at some point, as the present mounting (a frame on the post) is not original.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 17, 2012

2. Fort Hughes Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, May 17, 2012

3. Fort Hughes Marker

Looking west at the bridge over the Flint River; cars in the distance are at the highest point of the bridge. North Florida Street is at the left.

Fort Hughes Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 16, 2012

4. Fort Hughes Monument

The monument at the site of Fort Hughes mentioned on the marker stands in the J.D. Chason Memorial Park, two blocks from the marker. It is one of three 32 pound cannon obtained from Fort Clinch, Florida in 1882 to mark the sites of Fort Hughes, Fort Scott, and Camp Recovery.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on June 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.