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Brunswick's "Liberty Ships"

During World War II, the J.A. Jones Construction Company operated a plant approx. 1 mile south of this point on Brunswick´s waterfront. Between 1942 and 1944, a skilled labor force of over 16,000...

During World War II, the J.A. Jones Construction Company operated a plant approx. 1 mile south of this point on Brunswick´s waterfront. Between 1942 and 1944, a skilled labor force of over 16,000...

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Captain Gascoigne

In 1736 Captain Gascoigne of the British Sloop-of War Hawk, established here at Gascoigne Bluff the base for the naval defense of the Colony of Georgia. The Spaniards landed here in the invasion...

In 1736 Captain Gascoigne of the British Sloop-of War Hawk, established here at Gascoigne Bluff the base for the naval defense of the Colony of Georgia. The Spaniards landed here in the...

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Battle of Bloody Marsh

We are resolved not to suffer defeat - we will rather die like Leonidas and his Spartans - if we can but protect Georgia and Carolina and the rest of the Americans from desolation. Oglethorpe...

We are resolved not to suffer defeat - we will rather die like Leonidas and his Spartans - if we can but protect Georgia and Carolina and the rest of the Americans from desolation....

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Men of Means - Sans Souci

What to do when you require privacy from the overflowing crowds of guests at the Clubhouse, but want to take advantage of its world-class French chef, new billiards wing, and the cheerful...

What to do when you require privacy from the overflowing crowds of guests at the Clubhouse, but want to take advantage of its world-class French chef, new billiards wing, and the...

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Horton House Historic Site - European Influence

William Horton decided to travel to Georgia with General James Oglethorpe in 1735. Unlike many passengers on the ship, Symond, he paid for his passage to America from England. Horton was granted...

William Horton decided to travel to Georgia with General James Oglethorpe in 1735. Unlike many passengers on the ship, Symond, he paid for his passage to America from England. Horton was granted...

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Horton House Historic Site - the French Emigre'

By the end of the 18th century, William Horton's small farm had become a large and prosperous plantation. After Horton's death, the island had several owners prior to the arrival of Christophe...

By the end of the 18th century, William Horton's small farm had become a large and prosperous plantation. After Horton's death, the island had several owners prior to the arrival of...

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Horton House Historic Site - Building a Home to Last

William Horton worked and lived on this island until his death in 1748. He made numerous improvements to the land, unfortunately many of these buildings have been lost to time, and hidden by the...

William Horton worked and lived on this island until his death in 1748. He made numerous improvements to the land, unfortunately many of these buildings have been lost to time, and hidden by the...

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Horton House

William Horton, " Undersheriff of Herefordshire," England came to Georgia in 1736. He built this building for his plantation residence and it was his home until his death in 1749. Major Horton...

William Horton, " Undersheriff of Herefordshire," England came to Georgia in 1736. He built this building for his plantation residence and it was his home until his death in 1749. Major...

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Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 -1902

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Hiker of ’98 (On base of soldier) Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 -1902 By the...

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Hiker of ’98 (On base of soldier) Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 -1902 By...

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A Mission By The Sea (Side 1)

In 1949, the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church purchased 43.53 acres of the Hamilton Plantation from the Sea Island Company for a Christian conference center. They named ´Epworth´...

In 1949, the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church purchased 43.53 acres of the Hamilton Plantation from the Sea Island Company for a Christian conference center. They named ´Epworth´...

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Reverends John & Charles Wesley / Wesley Memorial Garden

Reverends John & Charles Wesley “About 3:30 in the afternoon I first set foot on St. Simons Island and immediately my spirits revived.” Charles Wesley, March 9, 1736. Ordained ministers of the...

Reverends John & Charles Wesley “About 3:30 in the afternoon I first set foot on St. Simons Island and immediately my spirits revived.” Charles Wesley, March 9, 1736. Ordained ministers of...

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The Historic St. Simons Light Station

Surely the most important aspect of the lighthouse to the mariner is the light that emanates from the tower. The tall, white beacon also serves as a day marked. The light, a 1,000 watt electric...

Surely the most important aspect of the lighthouse to the mariner is the light that emanates from the tower. The tall, white beacon also serves as a day marked. The light, a 1,000 watt electric...

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The First Lighthouse -- 1810

The First Lighthouse -- 1810 In 1804, Scottish born plantation owner John Couper sold four acres of land for $1 to the United States government to build the first St. Simons Light Station. James...

The First Lighthouse -- 1810 In 1804, Scottish born plantation owner John Couper sold four acres of land for $1 to the United States government to build the first St. Simons Light Station....

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Epworth-By-The-Sea

On this island in 1736 and 1737 livend and labored John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefoeld, Benjamin Ingham and Chrles Delamotte. Leaders in the evangelical revival and founder of the Methodist...

On this island in 1736 and 1737 livend and labored John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefoeld, Benjamin Ingham and Chrles Delamotte. Leaders in the evangelical revival and founder of the Methodist...

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The Military Road

The military road connecting Fort Frederica with Fort Saint Simons crossed at this point. Built in 1736 by British forces under Oglethorpe and used during the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Placed by the...

The military road connecting Fort Frederica with Fort Saint Simons crossed at this point. Built in 1736 by British forces under Oglethorpe and used during the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Placed by...

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The World is my Parish

The World is my Parrish Accompanying General James Oglethorpe to this island in 1736 were John and Charles Wesley leaders of the Evangelical Movement and founders of the Methodist Church. Their...

The World is my Parrish Accompanying General James Oglethorpe to this island in 1736 were John and Charles Wesley leaders of the Evangelical Movement and founders of the Methodist Church. Their...

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Fort Frederica

In 1736, on this historic site, Fort Frederica was constructed by the early settlers of the Colony of Georgia under General James Edward Oglethorpe. It was the strongest fortification built by...

In 1736, on this historic site, Fort Frederica was constructed by the early settlers of the Colony of Georgia under General James Edward Oglethorpe. It was the strongest fortification built by...

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Couper's Point

Couper´s Point In 1804, John Couper of Cannon´s Point Plantation sold 4 acres of land, known as Couper´s Point, to the US Government for the sum of $1.00. This is the site where the first St...

Couper´s Point In 1804, John Couper of Cannon´s Point Plantation sold 4 acres of land, known as Couper´s Point, to the US Government for the sum of $1.00. This is the site where the first...

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Fort St Simons

On this site Fort St.Simons was built by English troops under command of General James Edward Oglethorpe in 1783. It guarded the entrance to the Frederica River through which ships must pass to...

On this site Fort St.Simons was built by English troops under command of General James Edward Oglethorpe in 1783. It guarded the entrance to the Frederica River through which ships must pass...

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Fort Saint Simons

Was erected on this site in 1736 by British Forces under Oglethorpe. During the Spanish invasion of 1742 the English abandoned this fort which the Spaniards then occupied as their headquarters....

Was erected on this site in 1736 by British Forces under Oglethorpe. During the Spanish invasion of 1742 the English abandoned this fort which the Spaniards then occupied as their...

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