Wassaw Island, Barrier island wildlife refuge in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
The 10,053-acre refuge contains natural beaches with rolling dunes, live oak woodlands, slash pine forests, and salt marshes along the Atlantic coast.
The name Wassaw comes from the Creek word 'wiso' for sassafras, with archaeological findings dating human presence between 500-600 AD on the island.
The island preserves unmarked Civil War graves and military artifacts, including remnants of Battery Morgan constructed during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
The refuge remains accessible only by boat from local marinas in Savannah, with public access limited to daylight hours for activities like hiking and wildlife viewing.
The Parsons family established the Wassaw Island Trust in 1930 to prevent development, leading to its designation as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1969.
Location: Chatham County
GPS coordinates: 31.90030,-80.98220
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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