Fort King George, Colonial fort in Darien, US
The fort contains a reconstructed cypress blockhouse, military barracks, earthen fortifications, and one of the oldest British military cemeteries in the Southeast.
Established in 1721, Fort King George served as the southernmost British outpost in North America until 1732, when fire and harsh conditions led to its abandonment.
The site preserves the intersection of British military presence, Native American territories, and later Scottish Highland settlement patterns along the Altamaha River.
The fort provides guided tours through restored structures, including officers' quarters, barracks, and a museum displaying artifacts from British, Spanish, and Native American periods.
Fort King George employed elderly veterans from the Royal Hospital at Chelsea as garrison troops, leading to numerous operational challenges in the southeastern frontier.
Location: Darien
Inception: 1721
Address: 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305
Phone: +19124374770
Website: http://gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge
GPS coordinates: 31.36500,-81.41556
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:21
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