From the Dec. 12, 2012, Gwinnett (Ga) Daily Post" by Camie Young.
Fort Daniel protected area settlers in the War of 1812. Its four acres on Hog Mountain predates the county. The Gwinnett County Archaeological Research Society unearthed walls and found artifacts. The land was bought for $24,000.
It is near the intersection of Georgia highways 124 and 324. There is a historical marker and a local elementary school named for the fort. Hog Mountain is the highest point for miles around.
It is named for Major General Allen Daniel, garrisoned by the 25th Regiment of Georgia Militia and was built in 1813.
Fort Peachtree was constructed at Chattahoochie River about 30 miles away. Atlanta's Peachtree Road was built to connect the two forts.
About 300 forts housed Georgia soldiers between the frontier and Civil War days.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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