Cumberland Island National Park Service
- Cumberland Island made up of salt marshes, dune fields, tidal
creeks and maritime forests is home to an abundance of wildlife
including wild horses, wild turkeys, armadillos, a variety of shore
birds, sea turtles and more. Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach or feel
free to explore the island's various historic structures and exhibits.
The island is only accessible by boat and reservations
can be made by contacting the Mainland Visitor Information Center in
St. Marys, Georgia which is open all year 8:15 am. - 4:30 pm.. When you
visit the island plan to bring all the supplies you will need with you
including food, water and trash bags.
Cumberland Island National Park Service Mainland Visitor Information Center
St. Marys, GA
Phone: 1-877-860-6787
Closed: December 25
The Dungeness Historic District
- A prehistoric shell midden which was used
later on as a foundation for mansions
which were built on it.
- An historic cemetery
- A wharf which may have been the site of
the early Spanish mission of San Pedro.
- A 19th century tabby house.
- The ruins of Dungeness which was built on
the site of the previous Miner residence.
- The Ice House Museum located at the Dungeness Dock: Displays of
artifacts and photos of the island's history beginning with the Native
Americans and on through the Carnegie Era.
- Bathrooms and water fountains are also located here.
The Stafford Plantation Historic District
- 1901 Stafford House built for William
Coleman Carnegie
- Stafford Plantation Cemetery
Plum Orchard Historic District
- Plum Orchard Mansion built in 1898 for
George Lauder Carnegie.
- A small cememtery.
- Ruins of an early 19th century plantation
home.
The High Point - Half Moon Bluff Historic District
- This district is made up of two clusters of buildings located
at the northern end of the island. The Half Moon Bluff which was
settled by former plantation slaves from plantations on the island
lived in small wooden cottages there. over the years as the land
continued to be divided more African Americans purchased parcels. In 1937, the First African
Baptist Church of Cumberland Island was built and became the center for
worship and education in the community. The HIgh Point District, which
is the other section, was built in 1880 as a hotel and resort facility. The residents of the Half Moon
Bluff village were hired as the workers for the hotel and resort at the
High Point District.
Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island
For reservations contact our office:
8 North Second Street ~ Box 900
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32035-0900
Toll Free 866-410-8051
(904) 261-6408
Email: seashore@greyfieldinn.com
Mainland Museum Building Located in St. Mary's Georgia
Open year-round 1:00 pm. - 4:00 pm.
Phone: (912) 882-4336
- The museum located about two blocks from the waterfront on Osborne street hosts exhibits of historical artifacts
from the Native Americans, African Americans, the Carnegie family and
others who inhabited the island. There are also displays
depicting life on the barrier islands.
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