Fort Yargo
United States, Georgia
Fort Yargo
LocationUnited States, Georgia
RegionGeorgia
TypeState Park
Coordinates33.9717°, -83.7274°
Established1954-01-01
Area7.35
Nearest CityWinder (1 mi)
Major CityAthens (21 mi)
About Fort Yargo
This 1,816-acre park between Athens and Atlanta preserves a remarkably intact 1793 log blockhouse, one of four forts built by the Humphries brothers to protect settlers from Creek Indian attacks. The two-story structure, constructed with 10-inch logs joined by wooden pegs, has been carefully restored by the Fort Yargo Living History Society. The park surrounds a 260-acre lake for fishing and paddling.