On 4th Avenue (U.S. 341) at Lanier Boulevard (King and Prince Boulevard), on the left when traveling west on 4th Avenue.
Georgia patriots of the revolution in 1796 purchased 50 acres of land at this site and made it their home. Benjamin Hart died here at the close of the year 1801. — — Map (db m193511) HM
On Newcastle Street (U.S. 25) north of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling north.
Service to the Community
Bernice Echols Grant came to Brunswick as Glynn County’s Extension Agent in 1927. She was instrumental in reorganizing the county’s garden club program, and provided design guidance for the landscape of the Historic . . . — — Map (db m155743) HM
On Norwich Street just north of Monck Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1838 a small Methodist Brunswick congregation was assigned to a preaching circuit by the Florida Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They worshiped in various locations including the 1840 Glynn Academy School House before building . . . — — Map (db m193486) HM
The first Brunswick
Stew was made here in
the Brunswick - Golden
Isles area in early
colonial days. It remains
an American Favorite. — — Map (db m16615) HM
On Bay Street at Gloucester Street, on the left when traveling north on Bay Street.
During World War II, the J.A. Jones Construction Company operated a plant approx. 1 mile south of this point on Brunswick's waterfront. Between 1942 and 1944, a skilled labor force of over 16,000 men and women worked in service to the Allied war . . . — — Map (db m212672) HM
On Newcastle Street south of Mansfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
Came to Georgia in 1738 as an officer in the English forces located on St. Simons Island: Established a plantation known as "Carr’s Fields" and maintained a military outpost on the site of the City of Brunswick; assisted in repelling the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m155230) HM
On Albany Street near H Street, on the right when traveling north.
Brunswick's first public school for African Americans opened in 1870 as the Freedmen's School, later changed to Risley School to honor Captain Douglas Gilbert Risley, who raised funds for the school's construction. In 1923 the adjacent building, . . . — — Map (db m24680) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) east of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Commissary
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the Commissary was the hub of the plantation community. In pre Civil War days the Commissary was a place where the plantation owner distributed food and clothing to his slaves. . . . — — Map (db m191407) HM
On G Street at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on G Street.
“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined”
President McKinley
Hiker of ’98 (On base of soldier)
Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 -1902
By the Department of Georgia and . . . — — Map (db m62953) WM
On U.S. 82 at Ratcliff Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82.
Begun in year 1800 as New Hope Methodist Church on Laurel Grove Plantation 2 miles S. present site. 1833 original building moved to this site and name
changed to Emanuel. Hand hewn pillars and wooden pegs are visible. 1799 George Clark, sent by . . . — — Map (db m14443) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Enslavement
Three hundred and fifty-seven enslaved Africans—men, women, and children—spent much or all of their lives in forced labor on this land that once belonged to James McGilvery Troup. Upon his death in 1849, these enslaved . . . — — Map (db m212673) HM
On Glynco Parkway just east of Canal Road (Harry Driggers Boulevard), on the left when traveling east.
The F-104 was developed by Lockheed Corp. as a supersonic air superiority fighter in the late 1950’s and was used both as a day night interceptor and tactical fighter through the 70’s. It had a speed of 1400 MPH and carried sidewinder missiles and . . . — — Map (db m193481) HM
On Mansfield Street just east of Egmont Street, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of those Vietnam Veterans who served their country and those who gave their lives Raymond Kermit Honaker, Jr. ’67 • Russell Lamar Smith ’66 • David Watson Brantley ’64 • James F. Cameron ’69 • William Clayton McDowell ’55 • Robert Ira . . . — — Map (db m193532) WM
On G Street at Union Street, on the left when traveling east on G Street.
Glynn County, one of the eight original Counties of Georgia, was organized under the 1777 Constitution of the State of Georgia. It was named in honor of John Glynn, a member of the British House of Commons who defended the cause of the American . . . — — Map (db m12226) HM
On J Street at Newcastle Street, on the left when traveling west on J Street.
World War I
1917 - 1918
Carl E.W. Arnold Jr. • Columbus E. Barrow • Robert Lee Barrow • William Defoe Coney • Lewis D. Harrison • Malcolm G. Houston • Onica Johnson • Joseph Dubignon Levy • James A. McRea • Eugene Radcliffe • Henry Thomas . . . — — Map (db m231930) WM
Near J Street at Newcastle Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated and consecrated
November 4, 2020
In honor of our fellow veterans, who in defense of freedom, gave their lives so that others may live. May our freedom be their legacy and may their sacrifice never be forgotten. May their souls . . . — — Map (db m231934) WM
On "G" Street at Union Street, on the left when traveling east on "G" Street.
Upper tablet:
Dedicated to
The men of Glynn County
who served their country and
to those named who gave their
lives for the preservation
of liberty and freedom
Wreath emblem
1917 The World War 1918
Arnold, Carle . . . — — Map (db m13130) WM
Hanover Square, also referred to as Hanover Park, is one of the two major squares in Brunswick that retained their original size and shape. It was named to honor Britain’s ruling House of Hanover during the reign of King George II, when the Colony . . . — — Map (db m193608) HM
Hanover Square, also referred to as Hanover Park, is one of the two major squares in Brunswick that retained their original size and shape. It was named to honor Britain’s ruling House of Hanover during the reign of King George II, when the Colony . . . — — Map (db m193659) HM
Near Newcastle Street at George Street, on the left when traveling north.
An Ornament for the City Despite its Colonial pedigree, Brunswick appears as a classic Victorian town. Many landmarks were built in the late 19th century, a period of emerging prosperity and civic pride. In 1884, the local newspaper praised the . . . — — Map (db m193672) HM
Hanover Square, also referred to as Hanover Park, is one of the two major squares in Brunswick that retained their original size and shape. It was named to honor Britain’s ruling House of Hanover during the reign of King George II, when the Colony . . . — — Map (db m193685) HM
Near Newcastle Street south of Howe Street. Reported permanently removed.
Confederate States of America. 1861 to 1865. Lord God of hosts be with us yet, Lest we forget — lest we forget. ————— Gather the sacred dust of warriors tried and true, who bore the flag of our Nation’s trust; and fell in the cause, . . . — — Map (db m193706) WM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) east of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Hofwyl Dairy was established by Gratz Dent around 1915 and operated by his sister’s Miriam and Ophelia until 1942. During the dairy’s most prosperous period approximately 35 Jersey and Gurnsey cows produced 100-150 bottles of milk daily. This was . . . — — Map (db m191397) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Ophelia Troup married George C. Dent in 1847 at the “old Broadfield House.” Until 1856, the couple lived at Dent’s mother’s plantation, Cedar Hill, outside Darien, where he managed the properties. At that time the couple moved to Broadfield and . . . — — Map (db m191395) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) near Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Welcome to Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site. This property, then known as the “Broadface Tract”, was purchased in 1806 by William Brailsford. Brailsford changed the name to Broadfield and grew rice in the marshlands. . . . — — Map (db m191396) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Welcome to the “Rice Kingdom"
For 200 years it was rice, not cotton that dominated the economy of “low country Georgia and South Carolina. The wealth that flowed from the soil here created a coastal aristocracy and unique African-American . . . — — Map (db m212674) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left.
The duplex design of the pre-Civil War structure was typical of slave quarters in plantation days. Identical quarters were duplicated on either side of a common chimney that had a fireplace on both sides for each family. Plainly furnished with . . . — — Map (db m191400) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) at Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
If trees could speak what sort of stories would they tell? Many of Hofwyl's trees have stood for centuries, silent witnesses to the panorama of American history. Along the Ricefield Nature Trail, a state champion Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia . . . — — Map (db m191398) HM
On Newcastle Street, 0.1 miles north of Mansfield Street, on the right when traveling north.
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. . . . — — Map (db m155234) HM
On Newcastle Street south of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling north.
Jekyll Square, originally called “Jekyll Place,” was named after Sir Joseph Jekyll (1663-1738), a member of British parliament. He was a friend of General Oglethorpe – founder of Georgia – and a financial supporter of the . . . — — Map (db m155627) HM
On Newcastle Street south of Gloucester Street, on the left when traveling south.
Jekyll Square, originally called “Jekyll Place,” was named after Sir Joseph Jekyll (1663-1738), a member of British parliament. He was a friend of General Oglethorpe—founder of Georgia—and a financial supporter of the . . . — — Map (db m155620) HM
On Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) 0.4 miles south of St Simons Island Causeway, in the median.
'neath this gracious tree
stood Sidney Lanier and
under inspiration of the
oak and the marsh wrote
The Marshes Of Glynn
" I will heartily lay me a-hold on the greatness of God :
Oh, like to the greatness of God is the greatness . . . — — Map (db m12554) HM
During his visits to Brunswick in the 1870`s Sidney Lanier, Georgia's greatest poet, frequently sat beneath this live oak tree and looked out over "a world of marsh that borders a world of sea." Here he received the inspiration which resulted in . . . — — Map (db m12300) HM
On Newcastle Street (U.S. 25) north of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling north.
Machen Square originally called “Machen Place,” is the northernmost of the original colonial squares along Newcastle Street. For the century of the city’s existence, there was little development on either side of Machen Square. In the . . . — — Map (db m155733) HM
On Newcastle Street (U.S. 25) north of Gloucester Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Journey Back to Machen Square
In January, 1958, the First National Bank of Brunswick sold its landmark building (left) on Machen Square West to the S.H. Kress Company, and the 64-year-old structure was demolished. The owner of the . . . — — Map (db m212675) HM
On Newcastle Street (U.S. 25) south of F Street, on the right when traveling south.
Machen Square originally called “Machen Place,” is the northernmost of the original colonial squares along Newcastle Street. For the century of the city’s existence, there was little development on either side of Machen Square. In the . . . — — Map (db m155648) HM
Brunswick's first settler came to Georgia in 1738 with Oglethorpe's regiment. He was granted 500 acres at this place, on which he established his plantation.
Several tabby buildings erected by him stood nearby and a military outpost was . . . — — Map (db m12429) HM
On Newcastle Street south of Mansfield Street, on the right when traveling north.
Queen Square was named by Colonial era founders of the city to honor the ruling queens of England. The southeastern quadrant of Queen Square was home to the Brunswick Fire Department from 1876 to 1932.
Tinderbox Town
Brunswick’s . . . — — Map (db m155558) HM
On Newcastle Street north of Mansfield Street, on the right when traveling north.
British humanitarian, leader and military commander, James Edward Oglethorpe (1696-1785), is credited as the founder of Georgia. His plan for the city of Savannah, later adapted for the design of Brunswick, included ample public green space. His . . . — — Map (db m212676) HM
On Newcastle Street south of Mansfield Street, on the left when traveling north.
Queen Square was named by colonial era founders of the city to honor the ruling queens of England. It was the most commercialized of the 14 original city squares.
Setting a Precedent
In the late 1870s, Brunswick’s fortunes improved and . . . — — Map (db m212678) HM
On Newcastle Street north of Mansfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
Queen Square was named by colonial era founders of the city to honor the ruling queens of England. It was the most commercialized of the 14 original city squares.
Parks vs Prosperity
By the 1870s, the railroads, booming forest . . . — — Map (db m212679) HM
On Albany Street near George Street, in the median.
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. — — Map (db m12390) HM
Near Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Temporary Custodians
Many a living thing has found sustenance in the Altamaha River’s estuarine environment, a setting whose life force is dependent upon the complex ebb and flow of the ocean’s tidal forces and the turbulent exchange with . . . — — Map (db m212680) HM
Near Interstate I-95 at milepost 40 north of Golden Isles Parkway (Georgia Route 405), on the right when traveling south.
Upper right corner is the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) emblem
• The 77,000 Georgians who served in World War I;
the 1,937 KIA; 3,319 WIA; 67 Ex-POWs and 54 MIA
• The 324,373 Georgians who served in World War II; . . . — — Map (db m72025) WM
Near Ocean Highway south of Grants Ferry Road (Georgia Route 99), on the left when traveling south.
Preserving Meat
The smokehouse was a standard structure on plantations and homesteads before refrigeration. Butchering took place in the winter months, and fresh meat cuts were preserved in a two-step process.
(1) Fresh cuts were . . . — — Map (db m191402) HM
On Gillard Terrace, 0.1 miles west of Galilee Road, on the right when traveling west.
This one room school house provided elementary education, grades Kindergarten through Eighth, to the Brookman Community from the year 1907 to 1955.
This structure is an example of early African-American Vernacular. In the early years of the . . . — — Map (db m107074) HM
On Gloucester Street (State Highway 25) at Bay Street (U.S. 25/341) on Gloucester Street.
Dedicated to the gallant sailors of the U.S.
Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy Armed Guard,
who sailed, fought and died on those famous
Liberty Ships and other merchant ships of the
U.S. Maritime Service. This community is forever
grateful . . . — — Map (db m11775) HM
On Egmont Street just north of George Street, on the left when traveling south.
Wright Square, one of the two largest of the original 14 squares of Brunswick, was named after Georgia’s last Colonial Governor, Sir James Wright (1716-1785). Well-respected and fair, Wright held his office from October 13, 1760 until the end of . . . — — Map (db m212684) HM
