Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charles O. Maddox
1887-1973
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2021
1. Charles O. Maddox Marker
Charles O. Maddox
1887 – 1973
Banker, Farmer, Conservationist
Purchased and held for 18 years
1800 acres of land
In 1954 he transferred the land to
the State of Georgia at no personal gain
His vision was then fulfilled by the founding of
Fort Yargo State Park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 33° 58.085′ N, 83° 43.834′ W. Marker is in Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. Marker is on Fort Yargo Road, one mile south of Loganville Highway (Georgia Highway 81), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Fort Yargo State Park, beside the playground and beach parking lot at the south end of Fort Yargo Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marbury Creek Watershed Project (a few steps from this marker); Fort Yargo's Smokehouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Yargo's Beehive Oven (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Yargo's Log Structure (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Yargo's Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Yargo's Frontier Fences
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Fort Yargo State Park
Also see . . . Fort Yargo State Park.
In the year 1927, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took on the project to restore and preserve Fort Yargo. Led by Charles O. Maddox, members of the Kiwanis Club and the Lions Club set out to preserve the fort. With the help of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. in 1954, 1,497 acres were donated to the state. Other lands were acquired to bring the acreage count to 1,814.(Submitted on December 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2021
2. Charles O. Maddox Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
