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

Fort Daniel

Photographed By Tracy Andersen Roberts, June 23, 2024

1. Fort Daniel Marker

Inscription.
During the War of 1812, in response to the aggressive activities of the Creek Red Sticks and their British allies, and pursuant to orders issued by Georgia's Governor that the militia be mustered and forts be built every ten or twenty miles along the northern and western frontiers, in late fall of 1813, Major General Allen Daniel, Commander 4th Division Georgia Militia, sent a letter to Brigadier General Frederick Beall, Commander 2nd Brigade, ordering all regular militia men to be mustered by their proper officers. He also ordered that a new fort be constructed to replace the old one at Hog Mountain. The new fort became known as Fort Daniel in honor of General Daniel. In early 1814, aided by Hog Mountain residents. the US Army built the original "Peachtree Road", to connect Fort Daniel with the new Fort Peachtree. The men stationed at this spot under the command of Captain Nehemiah Garrison and, later, Captain Joseph Whorton, are listed on their respective Muster Rolls.

Erected 2019 by The Georgia Society, National Society United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

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34° 2.8′ N, 83° 56.031′ W. Marker is near Dacula, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker can be reached from Braselton Highway (Business Georgia Route 124) 0.4 miles west of Auburn Road (Georgia Route 324), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2505 Braselton Hwy, Buford GA 30519, 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. A different marker also named Fort Daniel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hog Mountain Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Elisha Winn House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dacula.

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Also see . . .
1. Fort Daniel Foundation - website. (Submitted on June 29, 2024.)
2. Fort Daniel Foundation - Facebook page. (Submitted on June 29, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Tucker, Georgia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Tucker, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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