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Fort King George State Historic Site

From 1721-1736, 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. After the fort was abandoned, General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site 1736. The settlements, called Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925. Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortication 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 sawmilling. In addition to the fort replica, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible.

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Location Darien Georgia
Phone 912-437-4770

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