- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Fort King George State Historic Site
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites, 2004
- Date of Original:
- 2004
- Subject:
- Parks--Georgia
Natural resources conservation areas--Georgia
Fort King George State Historic Site (Darien, Ga.) - Location:
- United States, Georgia, McIntosh County, Darien, 31.37023, -81.43399
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 K5 2004
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bk5-b2004
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bk5-b2004
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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FORT KING GEORGE
STATE HISTORIC SITE
FACILITIES
Outdoor Exhibits (B loc khouse, Officers' Quarters, Barracks, Guardhouse. Cannons, Moat and Palisades, and more)
Museum and Film Nature Trail Picnic Area Bus Parking Gift Shop
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From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell. For the next seven years, His Majesty's Independent Company garrisoned the fort. They endured incredible hardships from disease, threats of Spanish and Indian attacks, and the harsh, unfamiliar coastal environment. After the fort was abandoned, General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site in 1736. The settlement, cal led Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925.
Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortification on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th century sawmi lling when Darien became a major seaport. In addition to the many fort buildings, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
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HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except holidays). Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Group rates available with advance notice. Picnic area and bus parking available.
INFORMATION
Fort King George State Historic Site P.O. Box 711 Darien, GA 31305 912-437-4770
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
www.gastateparks.org
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