Fort Barrington
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Barrington

Cox, McIntosh County, Georgia
Listed
September 26, 1972
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
72001447

About this property

Fort Barrington, briefly renamed Fort Howe after its capture, was a mid-18th-century frontier fort. It was used and garrisoned for several conflicts, including between the British, Spanish, and Native Americans; during the American Revolution; and during the American Civil War. In the years following, much of the original site has been destroyed by river action. Despite this, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1972, and is currently held as part of a hunting and fishing club. No archaeological work other than ground reconnaissance has been done. (The 1864 map locates it closer to 31.47166°N 81.61026°W / 31.47166; -81.61026.)

Location

Cox, McIntosh County, Georgia
31.48049, -81.61650

Categories

PREHISTORICHISTORIC - ABORIGINALHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALMILITARYENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fort Barrington listed on the National Register?

Fort Barrington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Fort Barrington?

Fort Barrington is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Barrington?

The period of significance for Fort Barrington is recorded as the civil_war era.

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