Sunbury
The Lost Seaport
State: Georgia
County: Liberty County
Founded: 1758
Abandoned: 1864 (burned by Sherman)
Peak Population: 1,000
Sunbury was once a deepwater port rivaling Savannah. It declined due to malaria and the rise of Savannah. The final blow came during the Civil War when Union troops burned the dwindling town. The Sunbury Cemetery and Fort Morris are all that remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Winter
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Signer of Declaration of Independence lived here (Button Gwinnett)
- Fort Morris defended it
- Destroyed by yellow fever and war
Location
Address: Fort Morris Historic Site, GA
Coordinates: 31.7667, -81.2833