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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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland

St. Marys

Shaun

P4,439 total

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Jan 11 - Jan 12

Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn

St. Marys

Susan

P12,919 total

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Jan 11 - Jan 12

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Fernandina Beach

Kyle

P6,722 total

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Jan 12 - Jan 13

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland Naval Base I-95

Kingsland

Dave

P4,497 total

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Jan 20 - Jan 21

Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island

Stacey

P6,318 total

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Jekyll Island

Mark

P5,966 total

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Jan 11 - Jan 12

Seaside Amelia Inn

Fernandina Beach

Ashley

P7,338 total

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The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

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From golf lessons to clubhouses to mini golf, Expedia is the place to book your golf holiday. Play a few rounds at Club at Osprey Cove. Be sure to enjoy the many popular restaurants during your stay.

What is the best golf hotel in St. Marys?

Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn is a top hotel with a golf course. The hotel also has free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and a snack bar/deli.

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Expedia has 1 accommodation in St. Marys classified as a golf hotel.

What should I see and do in St. Marys while on a golf vacation?

When you're ready to take a break from the links, you'll find that St. Marys has a lot to offer. Explore the local sights and attractions with a stop at Cumberland Island Ferry, Crooked River State Park, and Cumberland Island National Seashore. Also, don't miss St. Marys Railroad Museum, St. Marys Submarine Museum, and Club at Osprey Cove.

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Golf hotels in St. Marys offer guest rooms as well as easy access to a golf course. On Expedia, you will be able to find golf hotels with either a 9+ hole golf course, or that are positioned next to an 18+ hole golf course. Golf hotels provide a choice of services and amenities including equipment rentals, caddies, and golf shuttles.

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