The Burning of Darien Historical Marker
N 31° 22.144 W 081° 26.060
17R E 458696 N 3470586
The Burning of Darien Historical Marker at the corner of Washington St & North Way 1 block east of US 17 in Darien, GA
Waymark Code: WM1PH9
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2007
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"On June 11, 1863 the seaport of Darien was vandalized and burned by Federal forces stationed on nearby St. Simons Island. The town was largely deserted, most of its 500 residents having sought refuge inland. Lost were public buildings, churches, businesses and most private residences. Conducting the raid were units comprised of among the first African-American troops to serve the Union cause, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers under Col. Robert G. Shaw, and the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers under Col. James Montgomery. The burning of Darien, undefended and of little strategic importance, was one of the most controversial events of the Civil War.
Erected by the Georgia Historical Society and Lower Altamaha Historical Society.
2001.10 95-2"
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: 95-2
Date: 2001.10
Sponsor: The Georgia Historical Society and Lower Altamaha Historical Society
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