Fort King George State Historic Site
Fort King George State Historic Site
Location:3 miles east of I-95 exit 49, in Darien.
Facilities:Historic buildings, museum.
Special Features:From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southernmost outpost ofthe British Empire in North America. His Majesty's Independent Companygarrisoned the fort for seven years, but after enduring hardships fromdisease, threats of Spanish and Indian attacks, and the harsh,unfamiliar coastal environment, they eventually abandoned it. The18th century frontier fortification has been reconstructed from old records anddrawings, and structures available for public tour include ablockhouse, officers' quarters, barracks, a guardhouse, moat, andpalisades.
Address:1600 Wayne St
Darien, GA 31305
Phone:912-437-4770
Web: gastateparks.org/info/ftkinggeorge
Size: 22 acres.
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