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Offline GA Turner

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Georgia Map Horn
« on: March 15, 2020, 08:45:45 PM »
The Oconee River served as the boundary between Georgia and the Creek Indian Lands. A series of Forts and Stations were built along the river to provide the settlers some protection. Jonas Fauche was a Swiss immigrant who fought in the Continental Army and received a land grant in Georgia for his service. The map is dated 1792. The blockhouse sketch is from a letter that Secy of War Henry Knox sent to the Georgia Governor outlining sizes and shapes for the proposed  forts.  Ron



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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2020, 08:50:56 PM »
Beautiful work, Ron. Thanks for sharing it.
Bob
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2020, 09:57:45 PM »
 Nice job Ron, the color is Great.

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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2020, 10:23:37 PM »
I love map horns, and that’s a dandy. Nice work!

Greg
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Offline Brokennock

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2020, 01:43:32 AM »
Superb.
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Offline old george

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2020, 03:14:52 AM »
Looks like it belongs to the period of time it represents. Very well done.

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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2020, 03:26:20 AM »
Fantastic buddy.  Is your house on there?  Must be close if not.  :-)  That engraving looks super, and the colors came out just right.  Map horns are just so fascinating, and you do a great job with them.  Bet your hands are sore.  God Bless,   Marc
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Georgia Map Horn
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2020, 04:12:26 AM »
Ron, Very nice work. Beautiful warm color. Well executed build and artfully decorated. Well done. Jerry
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