Fort Gillem in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

McIntosh Gate

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

1. McIntosh Gate Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of Brig. General William McIntosh, U.S. Army. Chief of the Coweta Tribe of the Creek Nation, he negotiated a treaty ceding this territory to the United States, which included the land on which the Depot now stands. The son of a Scotsman, Captain William McIntosh, and a Creek Indian princess, General McIntosh distinguished himself under General Floyd and General Jackson during the War of 1812. Born 1780. Died at the hands of fellow Indians in the spring of 1825.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-AGD-5.)

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

Location. 33° 37.683′ N, 84° 18.857′ W. Marker is in Fort Gillem, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Hood Avenue and Moreland Avenue (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling east on Hood Avenue. The marker stands at McIntosh Gate, the (now-closed) entrance to the former Fort Gillem, now owned by the City of Forest Park. Fort Gillem is a restricted area. Forest Park is just beginning to redevelop the property,

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and most of the existing buildings will be torn down. The Executive Director of the city’s Local Redevelopment Authority specifically intends to preserve all the historical markers on the site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forest Park GA 30297, 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. Hardee Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler Drive (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hood Avenue (about 400 feet away); Flankers Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Fort Gillem (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Hood Avenue (approx. 2.1 miles away); Iverson Gate (approx. 2.1 miles away); Stewart’s & Lee’s A.C. March to Lovejoy’s Sta. (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Gillem.

More about this marker. Fort Gillem was designated the Atlanta General Depot at the time the markers were erected, explaining the Georgia Historical Marker numbering. It was renamed the Atlanta Army Depot in 1962, and Fort Gillem in 1973.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

2. McIntosh Gate Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

3. McIntosh Gate Marker

Looking west on Hood Avenue in Fort Gillem

McIntosh Gate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

4. McIntosh Gate and Marker

Chief (and Brigadier General) William McIntosh in 1838 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Bird King / Wikipedia

5. Chief (and Brigadier General) William McIntosh in 1838

Charles Bird King was a noted painter of the era.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.