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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What can I expect from my Cumberland Island aparthotel stay?

By choosing an aparthotel in Cumberland Island, expect to be located more centrally. You can also come to Cumberland Island for its beaches and shopping.

What is the best aparthotel for my stay in Cumberland Island?

Located 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Cumberland Island, Ocean Lodge Resort is a favorite aparthotel featuring 15 apartments with kitchens and free WiFi as well as hotel amenities like a restaurant. In the area, a couple of other top aparthotels to consider are Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean and Hodnett Cooper St Simons Grand - 3 Bedroom.

What should I see in Cumberland Island?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park, or get out into nature at a spot like Crooked River State Park. Plum Orchard Mansion and First African Baptist Church are other places to visit while you're in town.

What is an aparthotel?

Aparthotels offer privacy and space found in an apartment and amenities you expect at a traditional hotel. Live like a local when you stay in an apartment-style accommodation, usually located in the heart of Cumberland Island. Enjoy making home-cooked meals in a fully-equipped kitchen and having extra space to entertain and relax with friends and family.

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