Fort King George
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"Named for King George I of Britain, the fort was a typical small triangular-shaped European field fortification. Surrounded by a moat on two sides and the north branch of the Altamaha River on the third, the fort's main defense was a 26-foot-square blockhouse. A log palisade stood in the moat to deter enemy soldiers and Indians from storming the fort from the landside. Behind the palisade stood a parapet consisting of earthworks, firing walls and firing steps."
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A little piece of history, glad to see that it seems to be in pretty good shape, nice setting and what a gorgeous day you had. ~Deb & Rick~
said AKaurora
Love the vibrant colors!
said plegolas
Very nice spot!
said kentuckyblueman
What a nice capture. Amazing that it still stands after all of these years.
said windflowers43
Interesting!
said dianeaub
What a beautiful spot.
said greenhorngrl
Anne got me searching. According to this site: http://www.gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge/ - "From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America." ... Yours is a terrific photo, Clark!
said ladybug591
Fabulous, what date was this built ?
said annedm1
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