History Heard's Fort was established in 1774 by colonist Stephen Heard. The settlement served as the temporary capital of the new state of Georgia from February 3, 1780, until early 1781.
hIStory heard's fort was EsTaBlished IN 1774 By colOnist sTePheN heaRd. The sEttlEmENt sErved aS tHe tEMPoraRy cApitAl Of tHe NEW STATe Of georgiA fROm FeBRuarY 3, 1780, uNtIL eaRly 1781.