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 Cumberland Island Information: |
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Cumberland Island is 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. The island is 17.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. Cumberland Island is the home to sea turtles, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forest, salt marshes, historic structures, wild horses, boar, deer, bobcat, and armadillos.
Cumberland Island islocated 7 miles off the Georgia coast. Must be accessed by ferry which leaves from Saint Mary's, GA. The ferry is operated by the National Park Service and can be reached by calling (912) 882 4335 or toll free at 1 (888) 817 3421. You must make reservations on the ferry and the schedule and fees are listed below:
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Ferry Fees:
Adults
- $12.00
Senior - $9.00
Childern - (12 & under) $ 7.00
National Park Service Fee - $4.00
(Subject to Change)
Ferry Schedule:
Spring, Summer & Fall
7 Days a week March 1st - Nov 30th
Leaves St.Mary's - 9:00 am, and 11:45 am.
Leaves Cumberland - 10:15 am, and 4:45 pm.
In Addition Weds - Sat. during the season the ferry runs from Cumberland Island at 2:45 pm also.
Winter Schedule:
Same Schedule just no extra run Weds - Sat. at 2:45 pm.
Plum Orchard Tours:
Tours of plum Orchard are conducted the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Departs from Saint Mary's at 12:45 pm and returns at 4:15 pm. cost is $6 per person. Campers may hike to Plum Orchard and meet the ranger there at 1:30 am to start the tour.
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| ATTRACTION
& POINTS OF INTEREST | | | CUMBERLAND
QUEEN
Waterfront, St.Mary's. During the season, the ferry
makes two daily trips to Cumber Island National Seashore, the state's largest
and most southerly barrier island (Click here for Cumberland Queen Ferry Schedule and Fees). Today, a number of historic building, including
the Plum Orchard mansion, are open for tours. Shell collecting and swimming are
popular activities on the island.Camping is permitted, but reservations must be
made in advance.
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| | NAVAL
SUBMARINE BASE, KINGS BAY
This base has approximately 10,0000
employees, making it the largest employer in the county. Its mission is to provide
support to the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile System, as well as to maintain
and operate facilities for administration and personnel support for operations
on the submarine force. The base, established on july 1, 1978, encompasses 16,0000
acres, some of which once served as the US Army Ocean Terminal.
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| | HISTORIC
DISTRICT
St.Marys.Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, this 20-block area of town has buildings that date to 1787. There are
five historic churches within the district, the oldest of which dates to 1808.
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| | OKEFENOKEE
NATIONAL WILDLIFE VISITORS CENTER
Okenfenokee National
Wildlife Refuge, U.S,Highway 23/State Highway 121, Folkston. The original portion
of this homestead was build in the 1920s. Interpretive tours take visitors around
the grounds, giving insight into what was like in the place and time.
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| | BRAILLE
TRAIL
St.Mary's.Theis special attraction can be found throughtout
the historic district. The 38 historic sites within the district are marked with
signs that have raised latters and Braille for the vision-impaired. The service
has been extended to nearby Cumberland Island where there is a hands-on map area.
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| | McINTOSH
SUGAR MILL TABBY RUINS
Located on spur 40m accross from
the Main Gate at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. These ruins are perhaps the largest
and best preserved example of the tabby structure. Tabby, a building material,
is unique to the area, and is made of oyster shells, sand, and water. The mill
was built circa 1825. Its rooms,which were devoted to the grinding, boiling and
processing of cane for sugar products, are still intact. Picnic areas are also
located on the grounds.
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| | OAK
GROVE CEMETERY
St.Mary's & Barlette Streets, St.Marys.
Established in the 1770s, this cementry is the oldest in St.Marys. It is the resting
place of Acadians, some of whom settled here after being driven out of Nova Scotia.
A number of early settlers and soldiers are also buried here. The oldest grave
marked 1801.
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| | ORANGE
HALL HOUSE MUSEUM
303 Osborne Street, St.Mary's. A popular
stop for visitors to the area, this welcome center is housed in a Greek Revival
antebellum mansion built circa 1830. The center also includes a gift shop and
museum that displays memorabilia.
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PARKS & RECREATION |
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CROOKED RIVER STATE PARK
3092 Spur 40, St.Mary's.This 500-acre
state park has 60 tent and trailer's sites, 11 cottages, five picnic shelters,
a group shelter, a miniature golf course, a playground, and an Olympic-sized pool
and bathhouse. The park is open daily from 7 a.m to 10 p.m.
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| | BOATING
Public boat ramps can be found throughout the county. To access
the Crooked River, try Crooked River State Park. To access the St.Mary's River,
try the boat ramps in Kingsland on U.S. Highway 17 and St.Mary's on State Highway
40. Burnt Fort on State Highway 252 provides access to Satilla River, as does
a boat ramp off U.S.Highway 17 in Woodbine.
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| | FISHING
A license is needed for recreational fishing in salt water. Anyone
over the age of 15 needs a license to fish in the fresh water. Georgia fresh-water
fishing licenses are obtainable through the Department of Natural Resources.
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| | GOLF
Laurel Island Links
This facility includes an 18-hole
championship golf course which was designed by Davis Love III. In addition to
the golf course, they also have a lounge, dining facilities, driving range and
much more.
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| | The
Club at Osprey Cove
This club features 18-hole course,
a driving range, a putting green, pro shop, dining room, and lounge.
KAYAKING
Guided trips are available to many of coastal Georgia and Florida's most scenic waterways. Rentals are available.
Up the Creek Xpeditions,
111 Osborne Street,
St. Marys.
Phone:
877-878-4327.
www.upthecreektrips.com
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St.Mary's Shopping
| | Act
II | 882-7376
| Market
on the Square
| 882-2215 | | | Antique
Alley | 882-7899
| Pineapple
Patch Pottery Studio | 882-8824 | | | Blue
Goose | 876-8828 | The
French Quarter Southern Antiques And Interiors | 882-8899 | | | Cumberland
Emporium | 510-6662
| The
Golden Pineapple | 882-7899 | | | Gary's
Gallery | 882-3226
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the Creek Expeditions | 882-0911 | | | Ink
Factory Antiques | 882-8766
| White
Pelican | 673-7576 | | | Jan's
Floral Creations | 882-1034
| Old
Town Crafts | 882-9000 | | | A.
Clark Antiques | 882-1802 | | |
St.Mary's Dining
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| | Borrell
Creek Landing - .1 mi.
1101 Hwy. 40, St. Marys
Fresh seafood and steaks.
Open Mon.-Fri. 5-10pm
| 673-6300 | Seagle's
- 3 mi.
100 St. Marys St., St. Marys Seafood, steaks and pasta
Open nightly
4-10pm | 882-4187
| | | Lang's
Marina Restaurant - 3 mi.
307 W. St. Marys St., St. Marys
Fresh local
seafood.
Open for lunch Tues.-Fri. 11am-2pm Dinner Wed.-Sat 5-9pm
| 882-4432 | Trolley's
- 3 mi.
106 St. Marys St., St. Marys Sandwiches, seafood, steak Daily 11am-11pm
| 882-1525 |
| | Sterling's
- 2.5 mi.
219 Osborne Rd, St. Marys
Steaks, seafood, pasta, daily
specials in a cozy atmosphere.
Wed.-Sat. 11am-2pm Lunch,
5-9pm dinner
| 882-3430 | Riverside
Cafe- 3 mi.
106 St. Marys St., St. Marys Serving breakfast Pasta, chicken,
seafood, salads
Open 7 days a week 7:30am-9pm Close on Monday at 2pm | 882-3466
| | | Pauly's
- 2.5 mi.
102 Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Steaks, pasta, seafood
Sun-Thurs.
11am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm | 882-3944 | Colonial
Dinner House & Whispers Coffee House -2 mi. 711 Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Breakfast
@ Whispers
Mon.-Sat. 7am-2pm Dinner @ Colonial
Mon.-Sat. 5-10pm Prime
rib, pasta, chicken
| 882-2003
| | | The
Sweetest Things Bakery - 2 mi.
102 E. Bryant St., St. Marys
(next
to Blue Goose)
Coffees, teas & all the sweetest things you can imagine
Tues.-Sat.
7am-6pm
| 576-4726
| Mad Hatter
- 2 mi.
112B Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Very traditional tea house, homemade
soups
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm
| 576-3645 |
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St. Mary's
Steak and Seafood - 1 mi.
1837 Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Seafood and steaks.
Lunch
11am-2pm
Dinner 4-10pm
| 882-6875 | | |
| | Panorama | 882-3944 | Market
On The Square | 882-2216 |
| | Cumberland
Landing | 882-4187 | Greek
Mediterranean Grill | 576-2000 |
| | Angelo's | 673-7707 | Elpotro
Mexican Restaurant | 882-0300 |
| | Sinfar | 882-1800 | Calico's
Eatery Kings Bay Village | 882-7977 |
| | Mac's | 882-7588 | Bonzal
Japanese Steak House | 510-8883 |
| | Colonial
Dinner House | 882-2003 | Phoenix
Hall | 576-7982 |
| | Riverside
Cafe and Restaurant | 882-3466 | | |
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Special attractions: | |
| | Cumberland
Island National Seashore St.Mary's Water front 8:15 to 4:30 | |
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Island National Seashore Museum 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m Daily | |
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Submarine Museum Tues-Sat 10:00a.a. - 4:00 p.m. | |
| | Sun
1:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Monday | |
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the Creek Expeditions - Kayak Rental 882-0911 | |
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Aquatic Center - 673-8118 | | | | Crooked
River State Park 882-5256 | | | | Orange
Hall house Museum Tues - Sat 9:00 to 4:00 Sun 1:00 to 4:00 | |
| | Historic
Tran Tours - Minimum 6 people - $12 per person | |
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2007 Events
Creative Palette
Convention...........................................Feb 8-11
Mardi Gras
Festival...........................................................Feb.
16-17
Mardi Gras Ball..................................................................Feb.
17
Crawfish Festival - Woodbine, Georgia......................April
27-28
4th of July
Old Fashioned Celebration
with parades, festival and firewords...........................July
4
Crawfish Festival - Woodbridge, GA ..........................Sept.
1-3
Rock Shrimp
Festival, downtown St. Marys..............Oct.
6
Hay Days and Scarecrow Stroll.....................................Oct.
18 - Nov. 2
National Memorial Service, WWII Sub-Veterans.....Nov. 1 - 4
Downtown Merchants Christmas Open House.......Nov. 13
White Lighting
Ceremony...............................................Nov.
27
Historic Candle Light Tour of
Homes.........................Dec. 8
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FAQs & History: | |
| * | Cumberland Island is 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. The island is 17.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. | |
| * | Cumberland Island is the home to sea turtles, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forest, salt marshes, historic structures, wild horses, boar, deer, bobcat, and armadillos. | |
| * | 1765 - Was the earliest record of Dungeness | |
| * | 1881 - Cumberland Island was purchased by Thomas carnegie (younger brother to Andrew Carnegie, steel magnate). | |
| * | 1886 - Thomas Carnegie dies leaving all land and structures to his wife Lucy Carnegie. The main portion of Dungeness was completed just year prior to his death. | |
| * | 1898 - Plum Orchad mansion is constructed for Lucy Carnegie's son George Launder Carnegie and his wife. | | | * | 1901 - Greyfield House (now known as Greyfield Inn) was constructed for Lucy's daughter Margaret "Retta" Carnegie and husband Oliver Garrison Ricketson. | | | * | 1959 - Dungeness burns down due to larceny, no one was charged. | |
| * | 1970 - Electricity is brought to Cumberland Island from the mainland in anticipation of future development | | | * | 1972 - National Park Service is established. | | | | | |
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Schedule:
Leaves Kingsland
- 10:00 am, arrives St. Marys - 11:10 am
Leaves St. Marys - 12:30 pm, arrives
Kingsland - 1:30 pm
Leaves Kingsland - 2:00 pm, arrives
St. Marys - 3:10 pm
Leaves St. Marys - 4:30 pm, arrives
Kingsland - 5:30 pm
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Fees:
- Adults- $30.00
(Includes Trolley)
- Seniors -
$25.00 (Includes Trolley)
- Children ages
5 - 12 years - $10.00 (Includes Trolley)
- Children 4
years & younger - free
- Trolley Ride
Without Train - $10.00
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