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Fort Hawkins

Visit a small archaeological and history site with a reconstructed 1938 blockhouse at the former U.S. frontier fort and trading factory overlooking the Muscogee Old Fields.

The reconstructed wooden Fort Hawkins blockhouse on its stone foundation in Macon.

The reconstructed blockhouse at Fort Hawkins. · Macondude · Credits & licenses

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  1. Reconstructed Fort Hawkins blockhouse
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What to expect

Visit a small archaeological and history site with a reconstructed 1938 blockhouse at the former U.S. frontier fort and trading factory overlooking the Muscogee Old Fields.

Macon · No admission fee published; confirm before visiting · 45–75 minutes

Fort Hawkins · 736 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217

Sat–Sun noon–4pm

Current state tourism lists weekend self-guided access. Preservation work may affect the reconstructed blockhouse, so call before a special trip.

  • Reconstructed frontier blockhouse
  • Archaeology and early Macon exhibits
  • U.S.–Muscogee boundary and trade history

Before you go

  • Public hours are weekend-only; call before a special trip.
  • Preservation work and moisture damage may affect blockhouse access.
  • Enter from Emery Highway and follow posted site directions.
  • Pair the stop with nearby Ocmulgee Mounds, while allowing each site its own historical context.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 478-257-7798

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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