Darien Waterfront
Throughout the 19th century sailing ships
docked at wharves along this waterfront
on either side of the present bridge to load
with plantation goods. Primarily rice and
sea island cotton, lumber and naval stores.
This activity made Darien one of the leading
seaports on the sourthern coast. Port activity
was interrupted for several years when the
waterfront was burned during the destruction
of Darien by Union forces in 1863.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) and Fort King George Drive (Georgia Route 25).
Courtesy hmdb.org
