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 St. Marys aparthotel stay?

With an aparthotel stay in St. Marys, expect to be located more centrally. Any visit to a new destination can be a culinary trip so why not visit the local restaurants? You might also want to come to St. Marys for its waterfront.

What are the favorite aparthotels for my stay in St. Marys?

Located 29 mi (46.7 km) from St. Marys, 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.

How many aparthotels will I find in St. Marys?

Even though there aren't many aparthotels that are bookable on Expedia and located in St. Marys, there are plenty of options for your stay with 105 hotels and other lodging accommodations. Let us help you find options that are similar to an aparthotel such as an apartment or condo.

What should I see and do in St. Marys?

Cultural attractions include St. Marys Railroad Museum and St. Marys Submarine Museum, whereas Crooked River State Park is one spot to enjoy nature. While here, Cumberland Island Ferry and Cumberland Island National Seashore are other places worth a visit.

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An aparthotel is part hotel and part apartment, offering the amenities you expect at a traditional hotel, and the space and privacy of an apartment. Often these apartments will be located in the heart of St. Marys, where you can live like a local. Enjoy cooking in a fully-equipped kitchen and having some extra space to spread out while you're in town.

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