Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge, Protected barrier island wildlife refuge in McIntosh County, Georgia, US.
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 5,618 acres of maritime forest, salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and sandy beaches along the Georgia coast.
The U.S. Navy purchased the island at public auction in 1800 to harvest live oak timber for constructing military vessels and warships.
The refuge bears the name of Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, with local tales suggesting the pirate buried treasure on the northern part of the island.
Visitors need personal watercraft or charter services to reach the refuge, as the island remains accessible exclusively by boat from nearby coastal points.
The protected area hosts 240 bird species, loggerhead sea turtle nesting grounds, and 3,000 acres of designated wilderness within its boundaries.
Location: Georgia
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island
GPS coordinates: 31.49100,-81.21220
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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