WPA Project: Fort Saint Simons Historical Marker - St. Simons Island, GA.
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N 31° 08.135 W 081° 23.277
17R E 463016 N 3444692
This historical marker was placed by the WPA in 1936.
Waymark Code: WM22PH
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Views: 38
Fort Saint Simons was erected on this site in 1736 by British forces under Oglethorpe. During the Spanish invasion of 1742 the English abandoned this fort which the Spaniards then occupied as their headquarters.
Project type: Marker/Memorial
Date built or created: 1936
Location: Former sight of Fort Saint Simons
City: St. Simons Island
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
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