General Wood's Fort-GHM-081-8-Jefferson Co
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Sprinterman
N 32° 52.533 W 082° 26.796
17S E 364669 N 3638418
US 319 east of Bartow
Waymark Code: WM6H6Z
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2009
Views: 9
On a high knoll, overlooking the surrounding land, stood the home of General Solomon Wood, Revolutionary soldier. Near his home, General Wood built a blockhouse for the protection of his family and neighbors. When there was any sign or sound of Indian trouble, a large bell, loud enough to be heard for two miles, would summon everyone within hearing range to the shelter of the fort. General Wood is buried near the site of his home and fort, now part of "Victory Farm".
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 081-8
Date: 1955
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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