Brunswick, Colonial port city in Georgia, United States.
Description
Brunswick is a coastal city and the seat of Glynn County in Georgia, located along the Atlantic shoreline at sea level. The street system follows a grid pattern interrupted by public squares, leading toward harbor facilities where cargo ships and ferries dock.
History
The settlement was founded in 1771 and grew into an important shipbuilding center during World War II. In the decades that followed, economic activity shifted toward cargo handling and vehicle transport by sea.
Culture
The city carries its name from the German Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and this connection remains visible in some of its public buildings and architecture. Along the waterfront streets, visitors find small seafood restaurants where locals gather to share stories and enjoy freshly caught fish.
Practical
The city sits along the coast and is surrounded by marshland and waterways, so visitors should expect high humidity and occasional wind. A car is helpful, as many points around the urban area are spread over considerable distances.
Did you know?
A live oak tree called Lover's Oak, roughly 900 years old, grows within the city and draws visitors who come to see its massive trunk and wide spreading branches. The tree stands in a small park and serves as a landmark for locals and travelers alike.
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Sidney Lanier Bridge
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St. Simons Island Light
9.7 km
Horton House Historic Site
9.5 km
Brunswick Old Town Historic District
1.5 km
Ballard School
5.3 km
Old Glynn County Courthouse
846 m
Frank M. Scarlett Federal Building
1 km
Colored Memorial School and Risley High School
422 m
Windsor Park Historic District
1.3 km
Strachan House Garage
9.1 kmSea Island Golf Club
8.5 km
Old Glynn Academy Building
1.1 kmHalfmoon Bluff
7.6 kmAltama Village I II III
4.9 kmBijou Theatre
1.4 kmRoxy Theatre
771 mSt. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum
9.5 kmMoore Methodist Museum
8.1 km
Hamilton Plantation Slave Cabins
7.9 kmPlantation Course
8.1 kmSeaside Course
7.7 kmRetreat Course
8.5 kmLanier Oak
1 kmGallery on Newcastle
1 km11th Streeth Public Beach Access
9.8 kmDriftwood Beach
9.5 kmNorth Atlantic Right Whale Mother and Calf
9.4 kmLockheed F-104 Starfighter
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