Cumberland Island, GA

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Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.
I really wanted to make this abstract work with the water. Hope it does
Dungeness Ruins of Cumberland Island
Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters. In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866. In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island. The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972.
Walking off the island I started to just snap any limb that seemed to defy logic and gravity. This was one, probably as old as the island. These trees seemed to climb out and spread then all the sudden change directions completely and grow another way.
Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport

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15678 Max Leggett Parkway Jacksonville FL
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Seaside Amelia Inn

Seaside Amelia Inn

3 out of 5
2900 Atlantic Ave Fernandina Beach FL
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The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
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Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

4.5 out of 5
441 S Fletcher Ave Fernandina Beach FL
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Popular places to visit

Plum Orchard Mansion

Plum Orchard Mansion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Plum Orchard Mansion during your trip to Cumberland Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Plum Orchard Mansion

First African Baptist Church

Find out about the history of Cumberland Island with a stop at First African Baptist Church. Discover the area's museums and shops.

First African Baptist Church

Things to do

Eight Flags Road Tour

Eight Flags Road Tour

$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Eight Flags Road Tour
Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek

$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure

Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure

$60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Kayak Eco Tour: Real Florida Adventure
Guided Arcimoto FUV Tour on Amelia Island

Guided Arcimoto FUV Tour on Amelia Island

$190
per traveler
Guided Arcimoto FUV Tour on Amelia Island
St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour

St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour

$24
per adult
St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour
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Cities near Cumberland Island

Fernandina Beach on Amelia island on October 22, 2017. People often come by car to the beaches to fishing, take some sunbathe and swim in the Atlantic ocean. Florida, USA

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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park in Homosassa Florida USA

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