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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1721-1734) - First established in 1721 by . Named in 1721 after British King George. Abandoned in 1734. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1721-1734) - First established in 1721 by British troops commanded by Col. [[John Barnwell]]. Named in 1721 after British [[King George]]. Abandoned in 1734. | ||
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[[Image:Fort King George Blockhouse - 3.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fort King George Blockhouse]] | [[Image:Fort King George Blockhouse - 3.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Fort King George Blockhouse]] | ||
[[Image:Fort King George - .jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fort King George ]] | [[Image:Fort King George - 17.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fort King George Moat and Palisade]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:36, 20 January 2010
Fort King George (1721-1734) - First established in 1721 by British troops commanded by Col. John Barnwell. Named in 1721 after British King George. Abandoned in 1734.
Fort King George History
Current Status
Reconstructed, period guns and mounts in place.
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Location: Fort King George State Park, Darien, Georgia. Maps & Images Lat: 31.36490 Long: -81.41682 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 227
Links:
Visited: 20 Jan 2010
Fort King George Picture Gallery
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