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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
- $17.00
Senior - $15.00
Childern -
(12 & under) $12.00
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:
No Tuesday and Wednesday ferry runs from December
1-February 28. 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.
Lang Charters offers fishing charters, sightseeing and river cruises. 912-674-8062
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www.langcharters.com
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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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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
| Up
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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Aunt Bea's
912 Kings Bay Rd, Kingsland
Best of home-style southern cooking.
M/Tu/Wed:D 10:30 am - 2 pm
Th/Fri/Sat: D 10:30 am - 8 pm
Sun:DDDDDD10:30 am - 5 pm
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729-7172 |
Riverside Cafe
106 St. Marys St., St. Marys Breakfast/Lunch Dinner
Seafood/Steak/Pasta
Daily 7:30 am - 9 pm |
882-3466 |
| | Borrell
Creek Landing
1101 Hwy. 40, St. Marys
Excellent fresh seafood and steaks.
Lunch:D Mon - Fri D11 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner:DMon - SatD 5 - 10 pm,
Sun 5 - 9 pm
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673-6300 |
Ruby Tuesday
100 Crown Point Pkwy, St. Marys Mon - Thur:D 11 am
- 11 pm
Fri & Sat: D D 11
am - Midnight
Sun:DDDDDD11 am - 10 pm |
882-1611 |
| | Lang's
Marina Restaurant
307 W. St. Marys St., St. Marys
Fresh local seafood/great view.
Lunch:D Tues - SunD11
am - 2 pm
Dinner:DWed - SatD 5
- 9 pm
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882-4432 |
Seagle's
100 St. Marys St., St. Marys Seafood, steaks and pasta
Lunch:DFri - SunD11
am - 3 pm
Dinner: Tue - ThD 5 - 9 pm
D D D DFri
& SatD5 - 10 pm
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882-4187 |
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Marianne's - Sterlings
Southern Café
218 Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Steaks, pasta, seafood & daily specials
Lunch:DTues - Sat D11
am - 3 pm
Dinner: Tues - Sat D 5 - 9 pm
Dinner: Fri & SatDD 5
- 10 pm
Dinner: Sun DDD D 12
N - 6 pm
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882-3430 |
Silver Star Steakhouse
219 Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Great Beef
Lunch:DMon - Sat D11
am - 2 pm
Dinner: Daily D D D4:30
pm - 9ish
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882-3850 |
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Mad
Hatter Tea Room
112B Osborne Rd., St. Marys
Traditional tea house w/homemade soups
Mon - Fri D11am - 2:30 pm
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576-3645
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The Mill Seafood Bar &
Grill
1837 Osborne Rd., St. Marys Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Mon - Thur:D 6 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat: D D 6
am - 10 pm
Sun:DDDDDD7 am - 7 pm
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882-5659 |
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Op's Pizza
231 Charlie Smith St. Hwy., St. Marys
Best pizza/good pasta.
Mon - Thur:D 10 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat: D D 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sun:DDDDDD11
am - 10 pm
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882-8558 |
Trolley's
106 St. Marys St., St. Marys
Steak, seafood, sandwiches and daily specials
Daily 11 am - 9 pm |
882-1525 |
| | Pepper's
Mexican Grill and Cantina
133 City Smitty Dr., St. Marys
Daily 10:30 am - 10 pm |
576-3055 |
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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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St. Marys
Submarine Museum Tues-Sat 10:00a.a. - 4:00 p.m. | |
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1:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Monday | |
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Up
the Creek Expeditions - Kayak Rental - 882-0911 | |
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St. Marys
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 | |
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Tran Tours - Minimum 6 people - $12 per person | |
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Lang Charters fishing charters, sightseeing & boat cruises
- 912-674-8062 - www.langcharters.com |
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2009 Local Events
Crawfish Festival
Kingsland CVB, 912-729-5999........................................Sat,
April 25
41st St. Marys 4th of July Celebration
with parades, festival and firewords............................
Sat, July 4
Coastal Outdoor Weekend 2009
Up The Creek Expeditions, 912-882-9110......................Sept
18-20
Rock Shrimp
Festival, downtown St. Marys.................Oct.
3
Hay Days and Scarecrow Stroll.......................................Oct.
10 - 31
National Memorial Service, WWII Sub-Veterans.........Nov. 5-8
Downtown Merchants Christmas Open House...........Nov. 10
White Lighting
Ceremony...............................................Dec. 1
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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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