You’ll find myriad historic landmarks in the coastal town of Brunswick, Georgia. But if you’re challenged for time, three sites, in particular, offer insight into Brunswick’s charming historic character.

Brunswick, Georgia’s charming downtown is chock-full of historic landmarks.
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However, if you have only a day to spend in Brunswick, three historic landmarks are absolute must-sees.
1. St. Simon's Lighthouse Museum
historic lighthouse is brunswick, georgia landmark
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Built in the years after the Civil War, St. Simon’s Lighthouse and the historic keeper’s quarters have been a Brunswick-area landmark for more than 150 years.
Come for the lighthouse, but stay for the museum!
The museum at the historic landmark of st. Simon’s lighthouse in Brunswick, Georgia
St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, 610 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522, USA
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After you’ve toured the lighthouse and grounds, be sure to spend some time in the museum to learn more about the history of St. Simon’s light and coastal Georgia.

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2. Lover's Oak
Lovers Oak is a historic landmark in brunswick, georgia
Lover's Oak, 828 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520, USA
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Botanists and historians estimate that Brunswick’s famous Lover’s Oak is more than 900 years old. Legend has it that Native American lovers met beneath the sprawling tree’s substantial branches. Today, you, too, can steal a kiss or two in the oak tree's shade.
3. Fort Frederica National Monument
Historic Fort Frederica Landmark near Brunswick, Georgia
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James Oglethorpe - one of the Georgia colony’s founders - built Fort Frederica to protect the then-British colony against raids from Spanish forces. Construction began in 1734, but the fort wasn’t completed until 1748.
Fort Frederica offers both nature and history.
Fort Frederica is a historic landmark near Brunswick, Georgia
Fort Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522, USA
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Today, the original fort is mostly just ruins. Nevertheless, visitors will find plenty to enjoy in the natural beauty and historical importance of the site. Some structures have been rebuilt to demonstrate how the fort may once have appeared.

When you’re visiting the Peach State, make sure to head for the coast and see the many historic landmarks near Brunswick, Georgia – you won’t be disappointed! Have you visited coastal Georgia? Do you have a favorite historic landmark in the area?

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