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Ecology class, 2019, Traders Hill


The Ecology class has occasionally camped at Traders Hill, GA, before heading to Cumberland Island.  It's a beautiful setting surrounded by ancient life oaks but the facilities are poor.  

According to WikipediA:

In 1793, Trader's Hill was the site of several murders by .

Fort Alert was constructed at Trader's Hill in 1812. After the  ended, the fort was unmanned, but became active again from 1817 to 1819 during a time of heightened alarm mostly due to Creeks, but also due to the takeover of  by various rebel factions.

In 1854,  was created out of Camden County. Trader's Hill was selected as the first county seat. During the Civil War, Trader's Hill became a refugee site for local people, including residents of St. Marys, seeking to get away from the coast.

Location: 1388 Tracys Ferry Rd, Folkston GA 31537. Contributor: Ben Thornton
Updated Jan 04, 2025 by Ben Thornton


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