Fort King George

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Fort King George (1721-1734) - First established in 1721 by British troops commanded by Col. John Barnwell. Named after British King George. Abandoned in 1734.

Fort King George Blockhouse
Fort King George Moat and Palisade


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

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Visited: 20 Jan 2010

Fort King George Picture Gallery

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