Fort Scott

Historical marker location:

Bainbridge, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Hutchinson Ferry Road (Georgia Route 97 Spur) and Wingate Road, on the left when traveling north on Hutchinson Ferry Road.)

Marker installed: 1962

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Georgia was the site of the first European settlement in what is now the United States. In 1565, the Spanish established a settlement on St. Simons Island, which is now part of Georgia.