Benjamin Hawkins

Benjamin Hawkins (HMM1T)

Location: Franklin, GA 30217 Heard County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 17.017', W 85° 6.427'

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"The Beloved Man of the Four Nations" to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firmness and kindness to guide the Indians toward civilization. His agency was on the Flint River near Roberta.

The first known written record of a journey through this area was made by Hawkins. His system of accurate measurement by elapsed time between points, established at 3 miles an hour on horseback, and his description of streams and terrain make his way easily followed today. A short distance south of here is "a very extensive view westward," described in his journal.
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HM NumberHMM1T
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number074-4
Year Placed1959
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 10:37am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 676270 N 3684327
Decimal Degrees33.28361667, -85.10711667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 17.017', W 85° 6.427'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 17' 1.02" N, 85° 6' 25.62" W
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Area Code(s)706, 678, 770
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3442-3504 Franklin Pkwy, Franklin GA 30217, US
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