Pine Harbor in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mallow Plantation
This plantation was a Crown grant to Captain John McIntosh, a British Army officer who served in Florida during the War with Spain. Later, when this officer went into the Indian country, his brother, the eccentric Captain Roderick (Rory) McIntosh, with their sister, Miss Winnewood McIntosh, occupied the home which was built upon this bluff in the 1760’s. The exploits of the redoubtable Rory have filled pages of pre-Revolutionary Georgia history.
After the Revolution, Mallow became the property of Captain William McIntosh, a son of Captain John. He, too, was a British Army officer, and was the father of the Indian Chief, General William McIntosh.
Early in the 19th century, Mallow was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Reuben King, and they were living here when the plantation was raided by forces from a Federal gunboat anchored in nearby Sapelo River, in November, 1862.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 095-20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1862.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 31° 32.825′ N, 81° 22.457′ W. Marker was in Pine Harbor, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker was on Pine Harbor Road. Marker was on the Sapelo River at the end of Pine Harbor Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Crescent GA 31304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Colonel John McIntosh (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain William McIntosh (about 700 feet away); Old Belleville or Troup Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Baisden's Bluff Academy (approx. 2.6 miles away); John Houstoun McIntosh (approx. 2.8 miles away); Rice Hope (approx. 2.9 miles away); Old Court House at Sapelo Bridge (approx. 3.1 miles away); Sutherland's Bluff (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Harbor.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The McIntosh's of Georgia Markers
Also see . . . William McIntosh , Creek chief. Wikipedia entry:
Born at Coweta, Creek nation, probably about 1775, was the son of Captain William McIntosh, of the British army and a full blood Creek woman. McIntosh was a cousin of William Weatherford (who eventually sided with the Upper Creeks) and Georgia Governor George M. Troup. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker is missing
Post is still there but marker broken off
— Submitted August 14, 2019, by Brian orland of Athens, Georgia.
Additional keywords. Multiracial Americans
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,253 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.