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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. 
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 6/04 
 
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS 
 
 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site 
 Fort Morris State Historic Site  Sapelo Island National 
Estuarine Research Reserve  Lewis Island Natural Area 
 
 Harri s Neck National Wildlife Refuge 
 Jekyll Island Historic District  Fort Frederica  Magnolia Bluff Factory Shops  Beaches 
 
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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