Which colony was the last to be established in the Southern Colonies?

Georgia was the last colony established in the Southern Colonies, founded in 1732. It was created as a buffer between the South Carolina plantations and Spanish Florida, and its founders aimed to provide a new start for the poor and debtors. Unlike other Southern Colonies, Georgia was established later and for unique reasons, particularly with an emphasis on social reform and defense.

Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina were established earlier—Virginia in 1607, Maryland in 1632, and North Carolina by the late 17th century. Each of these colonies had different motivations and developmental paths, but Georgia's establishment in the early 18th century makes it distinctly the last of the Southern Colonies.