Site of Early Spanish Mission Historical Marker
N 31° 21.867 W 081° 25.027
17R E 460331 N 3470068
Site of Early Spanish Mission Historical Marker inside the Fort King George Historic Site on Fort King George Dr in Darien, Ga
Waymark Code: WM1PZ6
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2007
Views: 16
“This high bluff was the site of one of the early Spanish Missions of the old District of Cuale. Here, in the late 16th and the 17th centuries, Franciscan friars labored with the Indians, converting them to Christianity and instructing them in agriculture and other crafts of civilization.
Occupied by a large Indian village before the coming of the Spaniards, this tract was an ideal site for the mission and school activities of the Spanish priests. Archaeological excavations in the area in 1941 and 1953 disclosed evidence of both Indian and Spanish occupation – Indian pottery and bone tools with Spanish olive jars, majolica and iron work, outlines of buildings constructed before and after the coming of white men.
Built in the area called by the Spaniards, “Talaje,” the mission on this site was part of a chain of missions and visitos by which Spain held title for nearly two centuries to what is now the Coast of Georgia.
095-10 Georgia Historical Commission 1957”
This waymark is on the grounds of the Fort King George Historic Site. Paid admission is required and hours are restricted.
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: 095-10
Date: 1957
Sponsor: Not listed
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