Darien Sawmilling
Sawmilling began when Colonel Barnwell's sawyers cut cypress timber into planks and built Fort King George on Altamaha Bluff which overlooked the Altamaha River. By the early 1800's, the industry had grown substantially and afforded a thriving economy for Darien. During the War Between the States, the operation ceased, however were reactivated in 1870 and continued until about 1925 when the supply of large trees was depleted.
