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Fort Gaines

Georgia, United States · North America

About Fort Gaines

Fort Gaines sits on the route: 25 minutes from Abbeville, 53km from Providence Canyon State Park.

Fort Gaines is a town located in Georgia, United States. With a population of 1,129, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Fort Gaines sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fort Gaines to your route.

About Fort Gaines

The Fort Gaines Historic District in Fort Gaines, Georgia, is a 300 acres (1.2 km2) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is roughly bounded by the Chattahoochee River, GA 37, GA 39, College, Commerce and Jefferson Streets. It includes Greek Revival, Gothic Revival,

Read more Neo-Classical Revival architecture., It includes the Clay County Courthouse. It included 327 contributing buildings. The NRHP nomination stated:Fort Gaines is a good intact example of a frontier Georgia town planned and developed in the nineteenth century for a combination of military, political, and commercial purposes. It is historically significant in the areas of exploration and settlement, military history, community planning and development, architecture, landscape architecture, commerce, industry, transportation, politics and government, and historic archaeology.

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Where is Fort Gaines located?

Fort Gaines is located in Georgia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 31.6092 latitude, -85.0493 longitude.

What is the population of Fort Gaines?

Fort Gaines has a population of approximately 1,129 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,129
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Georgia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
31.6092, -85.0493

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911
Ambulance
911
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911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Fort Gaines

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Providence Canyon State Park

Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon,' a stunningly colorful gully system created by poor farming practices in the 1800s, now a geological marvel.

53 km · about 60 min drive

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