Fort Morris State Historic Site

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Georgia
Location:7 miles east of I-75 exit 76, via Island Highway and Fort Morris Road.
Facilities:Pioneer campground (groups only), 7 picnic sites, 1-mile nature trail, visitor center, gift shop.
Activities:Birdwatching, educational programs.
Special Features:When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, local delegatesrecognized the need to protect their growing seaport from the British.Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury wasfortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded thefort's surrender on November 25, 1778, a defiant Col. John McIntoshreplied "Come and take it!" The British refused, and withdrew toFlorida. However, 45 days later they returned witha superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after ashort but heavy bombardment. Under the name Fort Defiance, the bulwarkwas once again used against the British during the War of 1812.
Address:2559 Fort Morris Rd
Midway, GA 31320
Phone:912-884-5999
Web: gastateparks.org/info/ftmorris
Size: 70 acres.

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单词	fort morris state historic site
释义	Fort Morris State Historic Site Fort Morris State Historic Site Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Georgia Location:7 miles east of I-75 exit 76, via Island Highway and Fort Morris Road. Facilities:Pioneer campground (groups only), 7 picnic sites, 1-mile nature trail, visitor center, gift shop. Activities:Birdwatching, educational programs. Special Features:When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, local delegatesrecognized the need to protect their growing seaport from the British.Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury wasfortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded thefort's surrender on November 25, 1778, a defiant Col. John McIntoshreplied "Come and take it!" The British refused, and withdrew toFlorida. However, 45 days later they returned witha superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after ashort but heavy bombardment. Under the name Fort Defiance, the bulwarkwas once again used against the British during the War of 1812. Address:2559 Fort Morris Rd Midway, GA 31320 Phone:912-884-5999 Web: gastateparks.org/info/ftmorris Size: 70 acres. See other parks in Georgia.
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