Darien in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old River Road

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008

1. Old River Road Marker

Inscription. The River Road has changed but little in location since its beginning as a Military Route in 1739. Scottish Highlanders first marched over it on their way to invade Spanish Florida, and troops have used it in three wars - the War with Spain, the Revolution, and the War Between the States. As a civilian highway, this served first as the road to Fort Barrington and the Ferry, later as an important link in the old Macon to Darien highway, over which planters in their carriages, stage coaches, and riders carrying the U.S. mail, traveled during the early 19th century.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 095-17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 31° 23.171′ N, 81° 26.021′ W. Marker was in Darien, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker was at the intersection of State Highway 251 and Ocean Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east on State Highway

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251. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Darien GA 31305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Darien Presbyterian Church (approx. one mile away); Darien's Railroad and Depot (approx. one mile away); Columbus Square (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Andrew's Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); New Inverness (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Oglethorpe Oak (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ashantilly (approx. 1.1 miles away); McIntosh County (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darien.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker gone missing
in area August 17, 2011, no signs of the marker

— Submitted August 18, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.

Old River Road Marker, right, shares location with Fort Barrington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

2. Old River Road Marker, right, shares location with Fort Barrington Marker

Old River Road Marker missing . Fort Barrington 12 mi. remains image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 18, 2011

3. Old River Road Marker missing . Fort Barrington 12 mi. remains

Missing Old River Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 11, 2017

4. Missing Old River Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,494 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2017, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on August 18, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on June 19, 2017, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.