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

Site of Bank of Darien

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 2008

1. Site of Bank of Darien Marker

Inscription. The old Bank of Darien, in its day the strongest Bank South of Philadelphia, was organized in 1818 with a Capital Stock of $1,000,000. The first Directors on the part of the State were: Thomas Spalding, Scott Cray, John McIntosh, James Troup, James Dunwoody; for the Stockholders: Calvin Baker, Barrington King, John Kell, Henry Hartford, Jonathan Sawyer.

With Branches in Savannah, Macon, Milledgeville, Marion, Dahlonega, Aruria and Augusta, the Bank of Darien was a powerful force in Agricultural and Commercial activities in Georgia. It also financed the gold fields of North Georgia and North Carolina.

An important factor in the economy of the South, the Bank was at one time the depository for $1,400,000 in Federal Revenues. The Bank of Darien became deeply involved in politics and during the latter years of its operation was the center of bitter controversy. Its charter was terminated by the State Legislature in 1841.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 095-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location.

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31° 22.094′ N, 81° 25.943′ W. Marker is in Darien, Georgia, in McIntosh County. It is on Franklin Street near Greene Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darien GA 31305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Vernon Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodists at Darien (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); The Burning of Darien (about 700 feet away); Oglethorpe Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort King George (approx. 0.2 miles away); McIntosh County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darien.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Darien (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Site of Bank of Darien Marker along Greene Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 18, 2011

2. Site of Bank of Darien Marker along Greene Street

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

3. Site of Bank of Darien Marker

At Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church on Vernon Square

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,784 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.