General Wood's Fort

General Wood's Fort (HME00)

Location: Bartow, GA 30413 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 52.535', W 82° 26.805'

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On a high knoll, overlooking the surroundingland, stood the home of General Solomon Wood,Revolutionary soldier. Near this home, GeneralWood built a blockhouse for the protection ofhis family and neighbors. When there was anysign or sound of Indian trouble, a large bell,loud enough to be heard for two miles, wouldsummon everyone within hearing range to theshelter of the fort. General Wood is buried nearthe site of his home and fort, now part of" Victory Farm. "
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HM NumberHME00
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number81-8
Year Placed1955
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 4:31pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 364655 N 3638421
Decimal Degrees32.87558333, -82.44675000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 52.535', W 82° 26.805'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 52' 32.10" N, 82° 26' 48.30" W
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Area Code(s)478
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3551 Wadley Rd, Bartow GA 30413, US
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