St. Simons Island, GA is one of Georgia’s largest barrier islands. First inhabited by the Native Americans of the Muskogee Tribe, St. Simons was occupied by Spanish monks during the late 1500’s. The first English settlers arrived in 1735 and began construction of the fort and town of Frederica under the direction of General James Oglethorpe. Frederica became a major settlement due both to its strategic location and the abundance of game and open areas for cultivation. With the treaty signed between the English and Spanish in 1748, the troops were withdrawn from Frederica and the fortifications began to fall into decay.

G1236 - St. Simons Lighthouse, Early 1900's

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By the late 18^th century St. Simons became home to many large cotton plantations. In 1808 a Charter was granted to the settlers of St. Simons Island and Christ Church, the second oldest Episcopal Church in Georgia was built.The St. Simons Lighthouse was first built in 1810. It was destroyed in 1861 as the Confederate Army retreated from the Union invaders.

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G860 - Christ Church, (before addition)

The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1872. It is one of the nations oldest continuously working lighthousesBy the late 19^th century, the island began to diversify, with the new lumber industry and a slowly growing tourist business. The year 1924 saw the completion of the causeway to the mainland, bringing many more people to the island to enjoy the beautiful beaches, luch landscape and island ambiance.

G2585 - Christ Church, Early 1900's

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G375 - The Deck Restaurant, Sea Island Causeway, 1950's

G420 - Frederica Road, 1920's

G479 - Road to St. Simons Island

G494 - Crafts Motel, 1950's

G520 - Fort Frederica before restoration, 1880's

G584 - Lovely Lane Chapel

G736 - Sea Island Yacht Club & Bridge, 1932

G825 - Pier & Lighthouse, 1940's

  G852 - "Emmeline" Early 1900's

G1037 - Mallory Street, 1940's

G1201 - "Hessie" Early 1900's

G1283 - King & Prince Hotel, 1949

G1452 - King & Prince Hotel

G1493 - Sea Island Golf Club, 1920's

G1494 - Sea Island Golf Club, Early 1930's

G1550 - King & Prince Hotel, 1938

G1719 - Sea Island Golf Club, 1920's

G2471 - Sign to St. Simons Island

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