Fort Yargo - GHM 007-1
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 33° 58.594 W 083° 44.108
17S E 247310 N 3762929
Quick Description: One of the first protected settlements in the Jug Tavern area.
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 1/6/2008 6:18:02 AM
Waymark Code: WM2XMB
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Lat34North
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Long Description:
This remarkably preserved log blockhouse was built in 1793, according to historians. There are several references to Fort Yargo as existing prior to 1800. Its location is given as three miles southwest of "Jug Tavern," original name for Winder.


Early historians say Fort Yargo was one of four forts built by Humphries Brothers to protect early white settlers from Indians. The other three forts were listed as at Talassee, Thomocoggan, now Jefferson, and Groaning Rock, now Commerce.


Fort Yargo is now a State Park with recreational facilities.

[007-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954]

Type of Marker: Fort

Marker #: 007-1

Date: 1954

Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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