National Register of Historic Places

Brunswick Old Town Historic District

Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
Listed
April 25, 1979
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79000727

About this property

Brunswick Old Town Historic District is a historic district in Brunswick, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1979 and includes an area bounded by 1st Street, Bay Street, New Bay Street, H Street, and Cochran Street (4th Ave. and G St., according to one source). Brunswick is one of Georgia's two deep-water ports and is the mainland city associated with the Golden Isles of Georgia, at the junction of I-95 and US 82. The historic district includes the site of the colonial British town of Brunswick, named after the family of King George III of Great Britain. Formed in 1771, it retains its original grid plan (as does Savannah, Georgia). The district has 19th century residential and public buildings including the Hazelhurst-Taylor House in Hanover Square, the Mahoney-McGarvey House on Reynolds Street, and the Old Brunswick City Hall. Some of the sidewalks use hexagonal stone tiles.

Location

Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
31.14758, -81.49086

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Glynn Academy
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0.1 mi
United States Post Office and Court House
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0.3 mi
Colored Memorial School and Risley High School
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0.5 mi
Windsor Park Historic District
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0.6 mi
Ballard School
Industrial
4.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Bloody Marsh (Georgia)
1742Colonial
5.4 mi
Battle of Bloody Marsh 1742 (War of Jenkins' Ear)
1742Colonial
6 mi
Battle of Bloody Marsh
1742Colonial
6.1 mi

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When was Brunswick Old Town Historic District listed on the National Register?

Brunswick Old Town Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Brunswick Old Town Historic District?

Brunswick Old Town Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brunswick Old Town Historic District?

The period of significance for Brunswick Old Town Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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