Fort McCreary-1836-GHM 128-7-Stewart Co
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N 32° 08.588 W 085° 00.804
16S E 687369 N 3558029
At Omaha on Ga 39
Waymark Code: WMA0CG
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2010
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One mile north of here is the site of Fort McCreary built for the defense of Georgia´s frontier along the Chattahoochee River. During the Creek Indian War of 1836 it was garrisoned by the U. S. soldiers and Georgia Volunteers under command of Gen. McClesky. A relief column from the Fort saved the day for Captain Garmany´s Company of Georgia Militia during a battle on the Shepherd plantation. Three unknown soldiers lie buried on the crest of the Fort which is now owned by Roanoke Chapter, D.A.R.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 128-7
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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