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

James Edward Oglethorpe

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020

1. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker

Inscription.

In memory of James Edward Oglethorpe
Founder of the province now the state of Georgia
Soldier philanthropist and lover of his fellowmen most ardently those of poor estate
Born 1696 • Died 1785

Erected by the efforts of Capt. Charles Spalding Wylly and the Brunswick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

Erected by Capt. Charles Spalding Wylly and the Brunswick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 31° 8.808′ N, 81° 29.652′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn County. It is on Newcastle Street 0.1 miles north of Mansfield Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the northeast quadrant of Queen Square. 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

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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: Queen Square (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Queen Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Queen Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Mark Carr (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Queen Square (about 300 feet away); Jekyll Square East (about 600 feet away); Jekyll Square West (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.

Also see . . . Signature Squares of Brunswick. (Submitted on August 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020

2. James Edward Oglethorpe Marker

James Edward Oglethorpe image. Click for full size.

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3. James Edward Oglethorpe

Queen Square sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 23, 2020

4. Queen Square sign

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.