Burnt Fort

'Public works' including a blockhouse erected at Burnt Fort Station on Satilla River opposite old town of New Hanover which became known as Burnt Fort.

Built by order of Capt. John F. Randolph of Camden County in 1793 for the protection of the county against raids of the Creek Indians.

In 1794, a troop of Military Dragoons of Camden County was stationed here under the command of Capt. John F. Randolph in the service of the United States.