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Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now Hawkinsville, to Fort Early in 1818. The section was roadless except for this and a few Indian trails. General Jackson used it in his campaign against the Seminole and Creek Indians.
The Battle of Skin Cypress Pond was fought on the Blackshear Trail. During the battle three U.S. soldiers and a number of Indians were killed. They were buried at the site of the battle in unmarked graves.
The Battle of Skin Cypress Pond was fought on the Blackshear Trail. During the battle three U.S. soldiers and a number of Indians were killed. They were buried at the site of the battle in unmarked graves.
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| HM Number | HMZYK |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series |
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | 040-1 |
| Year Placed | 1989 |
| Placed By | Georgia Department of Natural Resources |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Monday, September 29th, 2014 at 2:25pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17R E 233544 N 3537886 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 31.94570000, -83.81880000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 31° 56.742', W 83° 49.128' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 31° 56' 44.52" N, 83° 49' 7.68" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 229 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 309-329 Old Albany Rd, Cordele GA 31015, US |
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