Near Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Yargo

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Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

1. Fort Yargo Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 007-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 33° 58.595′ N, 83° 44.104′ W. Marker is near Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. It is on Broad Street 0.4 miles south of South Broad Street (Georgia

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Route 81), on the left when traveling south. The marker is in Fort Yargo State Park. Broad Street enters the park at the main (northern-most) entrance; the marker is across the bridge, in a parking lot on the left at the blockhouse. There is a fee to enter the park to reach the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Classic City Area,

in the Piedmont,

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 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: Fort Yargo's Early History (here, next to this marker); Fort Yargo's Living History Society (here, next to this marker); Fort Yargo's Frontier Fences

Photographed by David Seibert, December 13, 2004

2. Fort Yargo Marker

The marker at its original location on Georgia Highway 81 (on the left) at Carson Wages Road

(a few steps from this marker); Fort Yargo's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Yargo's Log Structure (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Yargo's Beehive Oven (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Yargo's Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the Unique History of Fort Yargo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winder.

Regarding Fort Yargo. The Fort Yargo blockhouse was moved from its original location off Carson Wages Road east of Georgia Highway 81 to its new location inside the park, where it was restored. The marker, formerly at the intersection of GA 81 and Carson Wages Road, was moved with the blockhouse. The blockhouse and marker were apparently moved in 2005-2006.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Fort Yargo State Park

Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

3. Fort Yargo Marker

The marker, information board, and the Fort Yargo Blockhouse in their new location

Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

4. Fort Yargo

Fort Yargo Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

5. Fort Yargo Blockhouse

Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

6. Fort Yargo Blockhouse

The blockhouse now overlooks a man-made lake in Fort Yargo State Park. (The lake was made by damming Marburg Creek.)

Stone Monument in front of the Fort Yargo Blockhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 11, 2009

7. Stone Monument in front of the Fort Yargo Blockhouse

(Top) FORT YARGO LOG BLOCKHOUSE BUILT IN 1793 BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO PROTECT WHITE SETTLERS FROM INDIANS (Front) WINDER CHAPTERS S.A.R. - FIRST PRESIDENT COL. J. DALA WATSON D.A.R. - FIRST REGENT MRS. ANNIE I. JACKSON FORTSON THIS MARKER PLACED BY C.O. MADDOX SR. - 1967

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,532 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.