Brunswick Old Town Historic District

The Brunswick Old Town Historic District is a historic district in Georgia featuring streets laid out in a grid pattern with Victorian buildings and distinctive hexagonal stone sidewalks throughout. The area contains residences and structures that span from the colonial period through the 19th century, showing how the community developed over time.

The city was established in 1771 and received recognition in 1789 as one of the five original ports of entry for the American Colonies under George Washington. This designation made it an important hub for early American trade and commerce.

The street names throughout the district echo colonial times, with British names like Prince, Newcastle, London, and Gloucester that reflect how English settlers shaped the early community.

The Old City Hall building on Newcastle Street serves as an information stop where visitors can pick up materials for self-guided walking tours of the historic streets. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the sidewalks and streets have uneven surfaces from their original stone construction.

The district is home to several distinctly different structures, including the Lover's Oak, a massive old tree with cultural significance, the Ritz Theatre which originally operated as the Grand Opera House, and the First Methodist Episcopal Church. These different buildings show how the neighborhood served many different purposes over time.

Location: Brunswick

GPS coordinates: 31.14528,-81.49139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59