St. Marys in Camden County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Birth of a City

St. Marys History Walk

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020

1. The Birth of a City Marker

Inscription.
Plans for the town of St. Marys, originally known as Buttermilk Bluff, were conceived by the British in 1767. The Articles of Agreement were signed on Cumberland Island in 1787 when the first American owner Jacob Weed, divided and sold land to 19 other men for $38 each. Together these 20 founding fathers designed a progressive town with 100-feet wide streets and two 16-acre public squares. The streets of the historic district are named after these men.

Erected by Charles & Patricia Smith.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. 30° 43.305′ N, 81° 33.214′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Georgia, in Camden County. It is at the intersection of Bartlett Street and St. Marys Street West, on the left when traveling north on Bartlett Street. Marker located within the St. Marys History Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Bartlett Street, Saint Marys GA 31558, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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,

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: Georgia’s Spanish Period (a few steps from this marker); St. Marys: A Military Town for 200+ Years (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Pump & Oak (a few steps from this marker); Industry finds St. Marys (a few steps from this marker); The Lost Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); The St Marys Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Tragic Acadians (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Signature (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020

2. The Birth of a City Marker

Entrance to St. Marys History Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020

3. Entrance to St. Marys History Walk

St. Marys History Park commemoration plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020

4. St. Marys History Park commemoration plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.