Fort King George State Historic Site

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What is the Fort King George State Historic Site?
- The Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien is the oldest English fort still remaining on the coast of Georgia.
When was Fort King George active?
- The fort served as the British Empire’s southern outpost in North America from 1721 through 1736.
How was the fort reconstructed?
- Using drawings and old records, the 18th-century frontier fort along the Altamaha River has been carefully reconstructed and is now open to the public as a museum and for tours.
What structures can visitors see at Fort King George?
- The fort includes several historic structures, such as:
  - Palisades
  - A moat
  - A guardhouse
  - Barracks
  - Officer quarters
  - A blockhouse
What additional historic sites can be seen at Fort King George?
- Along with the fortification buildings, visitors can also see tabby ruins and the remains of three sawmills.

Address: 302 McIntosh Rd, Darien, GA 31305, Phone: 912-437-4770

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