Fort King George Historic Site

Plan Your Visit to Fort King George (GA)

Fort King George is a fort located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The fort was built in 1721 and served as the southernmost outpost of the British colonies in the Americas until Fort Frederica was built in 1736. The fort was abandoned in 1736. Scottish colonists settled on the site of the old fort, naming their village Darien. The fort has been reconstructed and is open to the public for historical tours. There has no reservable facilities. The park offers Outdoor Exhibits, Museum and Film Gift Shop, Nature Trail, Picnic Area, Bus Parking. Opened on Tuesday - Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 2 - 5:30PM , closed Monday (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Closed Tuesday when open on Monday.