Historical Marker

Ashantilly

Darien · Mcintosh County · Erected 2009

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The Story

Built of tabby around 1820, Ashantilly was the mainland home of planter Thomas Spalding of Sapelo Island; gutted by fire in 1937, it was lovingly restored and later became a noted private press and arts center.

About this site

Ashantilly is a historical marker in Darien, Mcintosh County, erected in 2009. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in Mcintosh County, among 89 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.3822, -81.4155 near Darien. The nearest cataloged historic site is Saint Andrews Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Andrew's Cemetery, Indian Cemetery, and Butler Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.3822, -81.4155 · Darien, Mcintosh County
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