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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Yes, there are holiday rentals in St. Marys close to St. Marys Railroad Museum, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Our travellers say St. Marys has a good selection of restaurants. Make sure you have time to check out the waterfront while you're in the area.

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The Villas of Amelia Island: This holiday home rental outside of St. Marys is located on the beach, and has an indoor pool, a furnished balcony and air conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a coffee maker to make your meal-planning easier. It offers a terrace, a garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. Other favourite homes for rent in St. Marys are Historic 5 Bedroom Home, Walk To Cumberland Island Ferry and Family Reunion Estate for 23 with pool and incredible island views..

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What’s there to 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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