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

Oglethorpe Oak

1736

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008

1. Oglethorpe Oak Marker

Inscription. Traditional site of Oglethorpe's shelter in 1736 upon occasion of his visit to Darien, a town founded that year by Scotchmen under his direction.

Erected 1930 by Atlantic Coastal Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 31° 22.2′ N, 81° 26.05′ W. Marker is in Darien, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Adams Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 17. On lawn of McIntosh County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is 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 walking distance of this marker. McIntosh County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Oglethorpe Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); New Inverness (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burning of Darien (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodists at Darien (about 400 feet away); Fort King George (about 700 feet away); Columbus Square (about 700 feet away); Darien's Railroad and Depot (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darien.

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sectionhead>More about this marker. One of the three surviving of the 25 markers erected in 1930 by the Atlantic Coastal Highway Commission. It has been repaired from having been broken. It was originally mounted on a single pole (the broken mount can be seen), but is now mounted on two poles.

Additional keywords. James Edward Oglethorpe (1695-1785)

Photographed By David Seibert, January 31, 2008

2. Oglethorpe Oak Marker

Oglethorpe Oak and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 1, 2008

3. Oglethorpe Oak and Marker

The marker is to the right of the Oak Tree, hidden in the bush.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,558 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on June 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.