Tuesday, July 27, 2010

7/28 Outdoor Wednesday # 81

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Fort Hawkins was established in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson and Indian Agent Col. Benjamin Hawkins as an official U.S. Army Fort and Indian Factory for trading and meeting with Native Americans. At the time, it was the western frontier and a wilderness. It overlooked the ancient Indian Mounds of the "Old Fields" held sacred by the Muskogee Creek Nation, the Ocmulgee River, the Lower Creek Pathway that became the Federal Road connecting Washington, D.C. to Mobile and New Orleans, and the future site of the city of Macon founded across the river seventeen years later.

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44 comments:

  1. MarthaJuly 27, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Fort Hawkins is a bit earlier than our Fort -- great pictures!

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  2. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJuly 27, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Another interesting post! It would be a great place to visit!

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  3. The Charm of HomeJuly 27, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Love to see historic sites. Thanks for posting. When we traveled to Walt Disney World recently I saw a ton of sites I would love to have stopped and visited. It could take me three days to drive to Disney but, my husband is all about the park! LOL He drives straight through; a 20 hour drive for us with all the stops we make! LOL Thank you for hosting Outdoor Wed.
    Sherry

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  4. PerryJuly 27, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Great history lesson. Thanks. When I was stationed in New Orleans I traveled all over the south seeing all the civil war battlegrounds and such, nothing like this. Funny to think of so far east being the western wilderness. I live in Oregon and many easterners *still* think it is the wilderness! Thanks for the meme!!

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  5. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 27, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday, Susan!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  6. Callie Magee AntiquesJuly 27, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Hi,
    I am trying to join your Outdoor Wednesday site. Hope I made it.
    Lois

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  7. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJuly 27, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Interesting post. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Painter's PlaceJuly 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks for posting this. That's why I like the Outdoor Wednesday posts, because I learn something new every week!

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  9. TraciJuly 27, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    You always have such interesting posts!

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  10. teresaJuly 27, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Very interesting stuff. Hard to believe that our cities had such humble beginings.

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  11. VanessaJuly 27, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    So excited to find your blog and join Outdoor Wednesday! This is my first week of participating in some of the "parties" and it is so fun!
    Vanessa
    http://southerninmyheart.blogspot.com

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  12. Boom NisanartJuly 27, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    interesting historic sites !

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  13. LaJuly 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I've never been to a real fort. I love historic sites. La

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  14. MaryroseJuly 27, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Susan,
    I just love history and it is so fun to read about places I would love to visit. Enjoy your day.
    Maryrose

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  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 27, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    This was interesting information about Fort Hawkins, Susan, It looks like it is in wonderful condition.

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  16. Fifi FlowersJuly 27, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Happy Days OUTDOORS!!!

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  17. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJuly 27, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    I love to learn history about the south, and you always have such interesting things to share.

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  18. EileenJuly 27, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Great photos. That's one site I haven't visited. I love learning about things like that.

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  19. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJuly 27, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    A great post, Susan.

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  20. UnknownJuly 28, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Wow! This makes me remember my army days!

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  21. Barbara JeanJuly 28, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Thanks for hosting Susan.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  22. xinexJuly 28, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Thanks for the history, Susan. Beautiful site!...Christine

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  23. saltbox
    treasures    July 28, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    Hi. Thanks for hosting a Garden Party! Just linked the Idaho Botanical Garden, which we just visited. It is gorgeous.
    ~ Julie

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  24. at the cottageJuly 28, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    I enjoy the history. Thanks for sharing these :)

    Deb

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  25. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 28, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    what an interesting historic old fort.

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  26. EdenJuly 28, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Such a beautiful historic site. Great photos. Thank you for sharing its history.

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  27. •°°• IcyBC •°°•July 28, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I love the history you've written. It's so good to know, and wonderful photos to accompany the info..

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  28. Queen B.July 28, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    loooooooooooooove your pics ! ! ! !

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  29. colorchicJuly 28, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks for a bit of history and beautiful photos! Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesdays... !

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  30. Susan FreemanJuly 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Susan! My husband and I lived in Middleburg, Virginia (outside of DC) for four years. We spent many weekends exploring all of the historical sites up and down the east coast. Such a wonderful place to live! Thanks for sharing some more of our great nation's history with us today!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  31. BabaJuly 28, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Susan, thanks for sharing these pictures and history on Fort Hawkins..I have never visited there; it looks like a nice place to visit.

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  32. LindaJuly 28, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Thanks for another great history lesson. We need to get down to your area for a visit one day!

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  33. g.suzieJuly 28, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Thank-you for Wednesday #81, you are closing in on 100. . .Always enjoy your photos!

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  34. I'm Just a Southern GirlJuly 28, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Love the history stuff!!!

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  35. VintagesouthernlifeJuly 28, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Great history lesson and pictures.

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  36. SherriJuly 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful blue skies! I don't know much about American History so thanks for that quick little lesson! Have a wonderful Outdoor Wednesday and thanks for hosting this day! Sherri : )

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  37. Ms.DaisyJuly 28, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Susan,
    I love the pictures of Fort Hawkins as I am a history buff and have visited forts from Florida to NJ. Thank you for hosting O.W. they are so much fun!

    ~Jean

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  38. nannykimJuly 28, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Historical sites are always so interesting and they give me a weird feeling of connecting with the past.

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  39. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 28, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Is it dark and stuff inside? The windows are so small. But it is so good to see it preserved

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  40. eileeninmdJuly 28, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Interesting post and photo on the fort. Thank you for hosting this fun meme and have a great week!

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  41. ~Robin~July 28, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Great photos! It's always nice to learn a little history while checking out blogs! Thank you for sharing.

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  42. WendyJuly 28, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Interesting post! Thanks for hosting this - I've already checked out a few linked blogs, and it's so great to visit new places!

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  43. CarrieJuly 28, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I always enjoy visits to historic sites. My post features a visit to a special California state park.

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  44. Maude LynnJuly 29, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Interesting post!

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