Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sidney Lanier

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Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 20, 2008

1. Sidney Lanier Marker

Inscription. Was a guest in this home on many occasions in the 1870's. It was then the residence of his wife's brother, Henry C. Day. On these visits Lanier became acquainted with "The Marshes of Glynn" which he immortalized.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 063-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 31° 8.685′ N, 81° 29.244′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn County. It is on Albany Street near George Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick GA 31520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wright Square (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glynn Academy Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Hanover Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brunswick First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hanover Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hanover Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hanover Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Queen Square (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hanover Square Confederate Monument (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Lanier Oak Marker

Also see . . . From Wikipedia,Sidney Lanier. He traveled extensively through southern and eastern portions

Sidney Lanier Marker, in the median on Albany St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

2. Sidney Lanier Marker, in the median on Albany St.

of the United States in search of a cure for his tuberculosis. (Submitted on October 12, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Additional keywords. poetry

Sidney Lanier Marker and Day House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

3. Sidney Lanier Marker and Day House

At this date, appears house is under restoration.

Sidney Lanier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

4. Sidney Lanier

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,832 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Sidney Lanier

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