St. Marys
Second Oldest
State: Georgia
County: Camden County
Founded: 1787
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: Cotton port
St. Marys claims to be America's second-oldest city (after St. Augustine). It was a major cotton port. Today, it's the gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore. The Orange Hall mansion (1830) survives.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Second-oldest US city claim
- Cumberland Island gateway
- Orange Hall mansion
Location
Address: St. Marys, GA
Coordinates: 30.7333, -81.55