Fort Yargo - Winder, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 33° 58.594 W 083° 44.108
17S E 247310 N 3762929
One of the first protected settlements in the Jug Tavern area.
Waymark Code: WM2XME
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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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]

Fort Yargo State Park is a 1,814 acre (7.34 km²) Georgia state park located near Winder, situated between Athens and Atlanta. The park features a log fort built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Within the park is the Will-A-Way Recreation Area, a facility designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities. Also in the park is a 260 acre (1.05 km²) lake with public beach. There are jon boat, pedal boat, and canoe rentals. [Wiki]

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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1792

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": American Colonists

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Preserved Log Cabin

This site is administered by ----: GA State Parks

If admission is charged -: 3.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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