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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The Grey Owl Inn
Discover Jekyll Island from a Charming Retreat | Pool, Free Breakfast & Parking
Days Inn by Wyndham Kingsland GA
Hoyt House Amelia Island
Travelodge by Wyndham Kingsland GA
Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville Airport
Beach Walk Bungalow 1Bedroom 1Bath, 4 blocks to the beach!! Private Courtyard
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The Addison on Amelia Island
Super 8 by Wyndham Brunswick South/I-95
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Epworth By The Sea
Blue Heron Inn
Motel 6 Brunswick, GA
NASSAU HOLIDAY MOTEL
Refresh in a Spacious Room Near Jekyll Island Marina | w/ Onsite Outdoor Pool!
Charming Suite Steps from Beach – Perfect for Families | Parking, Onsite Pool
Tranquil Room Near Georgia Sea Turtle Center | Onsite Pool, Free Breakfast
Suburban Studios Hotel Kingsland Near I-95
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach
THE PARAGON of Golden Isles
Luxury 7 bedroom mansion with horses, pool, hot tub, pond, swings and fire pit!
Unwind in a Spacious Suite Near the Ocean's Edge | Free Parking & Breakfast!
Jekyll Island Stay | Near Beaches & Turtle Center | Pool, Parking, Breakfast
GuestHouse In Waverly Forest
Old Town Casita 3BR/3BA 10 minutes to downtown and the beach with Golf Cart
Extended Stay Brunswick
Pet-Friendly Suite Near Beach – Ideal for Families | Pool, Parking, Breakfast
Spacious Suite w/ Kitchen Ideal for Relaxing Jekyll Island Retreat | Onsite Pool
Ideal Family Suite Minutes from Jekyll Island Fun | Onsite Pool, Free Parking!
Relax in a Charming Suite Near Jekyll Island Attractions! Parking, Breakfast
Lovely 1BR Suite at the Heart of Jekyll Island Adventures | Onsite Pool, Parking
Refresh in a Spacious Room Near Jekyll Island Marina | w/ Onsite Outdoor Pool!
Spacious Room Near Historic District | Onsite Pool
Cozy cottage near beach/bars/dining with enclosed yard, AC, & W/D
Hotel Simone
Charming~private hotel room in serene St. Simons Island overlooking a pond
Rodeway Inn Kingsland
Peaceful hotel close to downtown Brunswick, St. Simons, Jekyll and Sea Island.
Dixie Motel - Hilliard
Unwind in a Spacious Suite Near the Ocean's Edge | Free Parking & Breakfast!
Come relax in the gentle ocean breeze at the only oceanfront motel on Amelia Island, FL. Our rooms provide a clear view of the ocean, as well as, direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. No streets to cross or cars to dodge, just you, your family, and th
Come relax in the gentle ocean breeze at the only oceanfront motel on Amelia Island, FL. Our rooms provide a clear view of the ocean, as well as, direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. No streets to cross or cars to dodge, just you, your family, and th
Serene Seaside Suite Perfect for Island Retreat! | Onsite Pool, Parking
Charming 4-bedroom farmhouse in welcoming Waverly with beautiful views/wildlife
Peaceful Tiny Home Near River, Swamp & Beaches
The Horse Stamp Inn Bed & Breakfast
Cozy 1-bedroom resort in awesome Jacksonville near airport
Come relax in the gentle ocean breeze at the only oceanfront motel on Amelia Island, FL. Our rooms provide a clear view of the ocean, as well as, direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. No streets to cross or cars to dodge, just you, your family, and th
Camden Inn & Suites
Lovely Room for Exploring Jekyll’s Best Spots | Pool, Free Breakfast & Parking

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