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Review & FAQ:
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What is Cumberland Island?
- Cumberland Island is the largest uninhabited barrier island in Georgia. It is rich in history and boasts ancient maritime forests, 17 miles of untouched beaches, wild horses, and curious tourists.
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What is the historical significance of Cumberland Island?
- Native American peoples originally inhabited the area, which later became a working plantation for a time and then the Carnegie family winter retreat. Today, Cumberland Island is a national seashore and a congressionally designated wilderness.
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How large is Cumberland Island?
- The island is only 17.5 miles long but spans 36,415 acres, with more than 16,850 acres consisting of mudflats, marshes, and tidal creeks.
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How do you get to Cumberland Island?
- The adventure starts on the ferry from St. Mary’s, the only way to access the island, which provides a wonderful view of its diverse habitats.
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What activities can visitors enjoy on Cumberland Island?
- Rent a bike, book a tour with park rangers, or bring a pair of good hiking shoes—the island is a wonderful place to explore. You can spot wild horses roaming freely, raccoons, wild boars, alligators, white-tailed deer, and many birds.
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What historic sites can be visited on the island?
- Stop by the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeness mansion, built in 1884 by Thomas Carnegie and burned in the 1950s. The historic Greyfield Inn will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
101 Wheeler St, St Marys, Georgia 31558, Phone: 912-882-4336
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