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A Man Named Wesley Passed This Way (Side 1)

On October 21, 1735, John and Charles Wesley and General James Oglethorpe (founder of the colony of Georgia) and eighty-four other passengers sailed from England on the ship ´The Simmonds´. After...

On October 21, 1735, John and Charles Wesley and General James Oglethorpe (founder of the colony of Georgia) and eighty-four other passengers sailed from England on the ship ´The Simmonds´. After...

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Capt Mark Carr (1702-1767)

Capt. Mark Carr 1702-1767 Brunswick´s First Settler Came to Georgia in 1738 as an officer in the English forces located on St Simon´s Island; established a plantation known as ´Carr´s Firlds´ and...

Capt. Mark Carr 1702-1767 Brunswick´s First Settler Came to Georgia in 1738 as an officer in the English forces located on St Simon´s Island; established a plantation known as ´Carr´s Firlds´ and...

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Pike's Bluff

In circa 1740, James Oglethorpe established a watch house west of here on the bank of the Frederica River. In 1745, Edward Kimber described this site as a place "from whence they can see Vessels a...

In circa 1740, James Oglethorpe established a watch house west of here on the bank of the Frederica River. In 1745, Edward Kimber described this site as a place "from whence they can see Vessels a...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In 1774 William Bartram came to Frederica. He explored St. Simons Island and noted the flora and beautiful live oaks. Erected by the St. Simons Council of Garden Clubs in cooperation with the...

In 1774 William Bartram came to Frederica. He explored St. Simons Island and noted the flora and beautiful live oaks. Erected by the St. Simons Council of Garden Clubs in cooperation with...

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Susannah Wesley "The Mother of Methodism" (Side 2)

We are proud of our spiritual ancestors. They were men and women of high character and superior intelligence. Susannah Wesley, known as ´The Mother of Methodism´ was the gifted daughter of a...

We are proud of our spiritual ancestors. They were men and women of high character and superior intelligence. Susannah Wesley, known as ´The Mother of Methodism´ was the gifted daughter of...

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St. Simons Trolley Stop

1-1/2 Hour Historic Island Tours Leaves from this point (Daily at: 11:00 am) (Labor Day thru March 15th) Historic site of the 1880´s mule drawn Trolley Stop. It met passengers from the steam ships...

1-1/2 Hour Historic Island Tours Leaves from this point (Daily at: 11:00 am) (Labor Day thru March 15th) Historic site of the 1880´s mule drawn Trolley Stop. It met passengers from the steam ships...

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St. Simons Island

From March 9 - May 12, 1738, Charles Wesley, secretary to James Oglethorpe, was Anglican cleric to the founders of Fort Frederica. His stern discipline earned disfavor among the colonists and...

From March 9 - May 12, 1738, Charles Wesley, secretary to James Oglethorpe, was Anglican cleric to the founders of Fort Frederica. His stern discipline earned disfavor among the colonists...

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1800 Emanuel United Methodist Church

Begun in year 1800 as New Hope Methodist Church on Laurel Grove Plantation 2 miles S presetn site. 1833 original building moved to this site and name changed to Emanuel. Hand hewn pillars and...

Begun in year 1800 as New Hope Methodist Church on Laurel Grove Plantation 2 miles S presetn site. 1833 original building moved to this site and name changed to Emanuel. Hand hewn pillars and...

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Harrington Hall

Capt. Raymond Demere, a native of France, served many years in the British army at Gibraltar before coming to Georgia in 1738 as an officer in Oglethorpe´s Regiment. His home, Harrington Hall, was...

Capt. Raymond Demere, a native of France, served many years in the British army at Gibraltar before coming to Georgia in 1738 as an officer in Oglethorpe´s Regiment. His home, Harrington Hall, was...

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German Village

Here in 1736, Oglethorpe settled a group of German Lutherans, known as Salzburgers, and their settlement was called the German Village. These Salzburgers made their living by planting, fishing,...

Here in 1736, Oglethorpe settled a group of German Lutherans, known as Salzburgers, and their settlement was called the German Village. These Salzburgers made their living by planting, fishing,...

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Slave Cabin

This tabby slave cabin of Retreat Plantation, now the Sea Island Golf Course, was one of eight cabins that stood in this area, known as New Field. the slaves who lived here tilled the Sea Island...

This tabby slave cabin of Retreat Plantation, now the Sea Island Golf Course, was one of eight cabins that stood in this area, known as New Field. the slaves who lived here tilled the Sea Island...

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Old Spanish Garden

Spain maintained missions along this coast for more than a century. Beginning in 1568 Jesuit and, later, Franciscan missionaries labored to Christianize the Indians and cultivated in the mission...

Spain maintained missions along this coast for more than a century. Beginning in 1568 Jesuit and, later, Franciscan missionaries labored to Christianize the Indians and cultivated in the mission...

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Old Post Road

This road, formerly an Indian trail which paralleled the coast, was used by the Spanish and British. In 1778 it was traveled by Revolutionary soldiers who marched against Fort Tonyn. The first...

This road, formerly an Indian trail which paralleled the coast, was used by the Spanish and British. In 1778 it was traveled by Revolutionary soldiers who marched against Fort Tonyn. The...

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Sinclair Plantation

This was the plantation of Archibald Sinclair, tything man of the town of Frederica. In 1765 it was granted to Donald Forbes as bounty land for his services in Oglethorpe´s regiment. Forbes sold...

This was the plantation of Archibald Sinclair, tything man of the town of Frederica. In 1765 it was granted to Donald Forbes as bounty land for his services in Oglethorpe´s regiment. Forbes...

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Battle of Gully Hole Creek

During the late morning of July 7, 1742 Georgia Rangers guarding the military road approach to the town of Frederica sighted a force of over 100 Spanish soldiers and their Indian allies. James...

During the late morning of July 7, 1742 Georgia Rangers guarding the military road approach to the town of Frederica sighted a force of over 100 Spanish soldiers and their Indian allies....

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M.E. Thompson and the Purchase of Jekyll Island

Melvin E. Thompson, Acting Governor, 1947-1949, was born in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, in 1903. After a career as educator and public servant, Thompson was elected Lieutenant Governor for...

Melvin E. Thompson, Acting Governor, 1947-1949, was born in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, in 1903. After a career as educator and public servant, Thompson was elected Lieutenant Governor for...

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Military Road

This Military Road, built in 1738, connected Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons. Near this point the road passed the tabby cottage where General Oglethorpe established the only home he had in...

This Military Road, built in 1738, connected Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons. Near this point the road passed the tabby cottage where General Oglethorpe established the only home he had...

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Delegal's Fort

The first fortification built by the British on the South End of St. Simons Island was erected near this site in April, 1736, by soldiers of the South Carolina Independent Comapnay under the...

The first fortification built by the British on the South End of St. Simons Island was erected near this site in April, 1736, by soldiers of the South Carolina Independent Comapnay under...

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Confederate Battery

In 1861, Confederate battery positions on Jekyll Island were equipped with one 42-pounder gun and four 32-pounder navy guns en barbette, each having about 60 rounds of shot and shell. Casemates,...

In 1861, Confederate battery positions on Jekyll Island were equipped with one 42-pounder gun and four 32-pounder navy guns en barbette, each having about 60 rounds of shot and shell. Casemates,...

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Crane Cottage: Solterra

Crane Cottage (20 rooms; 17 baths) was built in 1916 by Richard Crane of Crane Company at a cost of $500,000.00 Solterra, the island hom of Frederick Baker, New York banker, was on the site until...

Crane Cottage (20 rooms; 17 baths) was built in 1916 by Richard Crane of Crane Company at a cost of $500,000.00 Solterra, the island hom of Frederick Baker, New York banker, was on the site until...

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