Historical Marker

Fort Gillem

Fort Gillem · Clayton County

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The Story

Established in 1941 as twin Army depots southeast of Atlanta, the post was renamed Fort Gillem in 1973 for Lt. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem Jr., a Tennessee-born officer who led a corps across Europe in World War II.

About this site

Fort Gillem is a historical marker in Fort Gillem, Clayton County. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Clayton County, among 75 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.6156, -84.3386 near Fort Gillem. The nearest cataloged historic site is Flankers Road (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hood Avenue, Iverson Gate, and Forest Grove Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.6156, -84.3386 · Fort Gillem, Clayton County

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