The fort was built from 1806 through 1826. For the Creek Indians, it became a center for deerskin trade with Europeans/Americans and was also on sacred ground.
It was named for Benjamin Hawkins who was still serving as General Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
During the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson visited it and used it as a staging area for the Battle of New Orleans as well as during the Creek and Seminole wars.
After the war, it was used as militia headquarters and muster ground for the Georgia militia.
--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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