Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters.
In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866.
In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island.
The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972.

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Judith

$199 por noche

9 dic. - 10 dic.

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Refrigerador, microondas, horno y parrilla de estufa

Abundant Amenities! Pool, Bikes, Near to beach!

Saint Simons Island

Margaret W.

Spacious family retreat! Fun and relaxation just two blocks from the beach!

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Kyle I.

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Rebel H.

"Amelia On My Mind" Beach house with backyard and screened porch - sleeps 8

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K. Parker R.

Beach House -optional BIKES - Walk 2 Shops & Fun

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Johnny J.

$199 por noche

22 dic. - 23 dic.

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Kim W.

Alberca al aire libre y alberca climatizada

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Raymond M.

Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island

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Diane D.

$217 por noche

7 dic. - 8 dic.

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Newly Updated 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome-3 Minute Walk to Beach-Best Deal Around!!

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Vicki S.

3 Bed 2 bath house sleeps 14, mins from beach and pier.

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Belinda C.

'Sandpiper' Ocean Front Townhouse

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Leslie A.

Ocean Views and Private Pool: Classic 1950’s Beach Gem

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“Great beach home getaway. Across street from beach. About a block or so from public beach access walkways. Also within walking distance from a few restaurants, surf shop, putt putt, and even Fort Clinch State Park for a hike. Heated pool hot tub are great. Back patio was also nice for hanging out. Looks like there’d be ample shade for summer heat. Outdoor kitchen was under construction, but that would make for a really nice outdoor hangout and pool scene when it’s complete. Nice kitchen....

Kyle C.