Fort Stewart

Fort Stewart is a United States Army post in the U.S. state of Georgia. It lies primarily in Liberty and Bryan counties, but also extends into smaller portions of Evans, Long and Tattnall counties. The nearby city of Hinesville, along with Ft. Stewart and the rest of Liberty and Long Counties, comprise the Hinesville metropolitan area. Many of Fort Stewart's residents are members of the 3rd Infantry Division.

Fort Stewart
Georgia
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Infantry Division
Coordinates31°52′48″N 81°36′27″W
TypeArmy post
Site information
Controlled byUnited States Army
Site history
BuiltJanuary 1941
In use1941–1945
1950–present
Garrison information
Garrison3rd Infantry Division

The Fort Stewart Military Reservation includes approximately 280,000 acres (1,100 km2). This includes land that was formerly the town of Clyde, Georgia.

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