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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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Wingate by Wyndham Kings Bay Naval Base / I-95

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful "

Judy 1-night trip

Posted 5 days ago

Wingate by Wyndham Kings Bay Naval Base / I-95

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island

10/10 Excellent

"Place was wonderful. Location was great, where you can walk to beach. "

Sarah 1-night trip

Posted 6 days ago

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property and the included breakfast was nice! Only thing was we booked a room for 4 adults (girls trip) and the beds were full instead of queens. But that was my fault for not reading bed descriptions. I just assumed for 4 adults would be at least 2 queens. Was little tight. But overall a great stay! "

Christy 3-night trip

Posted 8 days ago

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Courteous staff, clean rooms, nice facilities. Would have liked a microwave in room."

Deanne 1-night trip

Posted 12 days ago

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

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Plum Orchard Mansion

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Plum Orchard Mansion during your trip to Cumberland Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A walk on the beach for a beautiful sunrise

Americana Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Americana Beach during your trip to Jekyll Island? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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First African Baptist Church

Find out about the history of Cumberland Island with a stop at First African Baptist Church. Discover the area's museums and shops.

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McIntosh Sugarmill Park

McIntosh Sugarmill Park is just one of the places to see in St. Marys, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Laurel Island Links

4.1/5 (33 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kingsland at Laurel Island Links. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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What's the area like around Cumberland Island National Seashore?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Cumberland Island National Seashore, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay near Cumberland Island National Seashore?

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Cumberland Island National Seashore. Other good options around the area include Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island and Riverview Hotel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cumberland Island National Seashore, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Cumberland Island National Seashore.

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