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almostasenior · 4 years

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Sunbury Georgia on the Medway River

My day started out with the intention of visiting a Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge near Townsend Georgia. Along the way I stumbled upon this Revolutionary War fort and museum.

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Visitor Center and museum

Field artillery

The museum has an interesting display of the events of 1778

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London 1776

Philadelphia 1776

American Navies 1775-1783

Reproduction of an 18th century powder horn

Located in Sunbury Georgia a once bustling seaport only second to Savannah.

Medway River Sunbury Georgia

Sunbury in 1773 had about 100 houses occupied by wealthy merchants and planters

None of the homes remain today. The cemetery holds the only physical remains with 34 markers standing dating back to 1788.

As we move on from the museum the historical marker tells the story of the fort

Historical marker

Fort Morris was built entirely of earth and wood. The site features Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 earthworks.

Earthworks profile

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Alligator path

Medway river marsh

Pathway to follow

Fort Morris

Herb and flower garden

Once a fire field

Built of dirt

Moat

What Sunbury offers today……

A beautiful view

Medway River

And an interesting site for archeological findings….

More than meets the eye

Bring your appetite………

Sunbury Crab Co

For more information please visit: FortMorris

Located seven miles east of I-95 exit 76 near Midway Georgia. Follow the Islands Highway and Fort Morris Road.

Parking, picnic area and restrooms available

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