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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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Tricove Inn & Suites

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Apr 6 - Apr 10

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions St. Johns Town Center and EverBank Stadium are located nearby.

Amelia by the South

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May 7 - May 12

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Stay at this condo in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach Golf Club are located nearby.

Amelia by the Sea

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Stay at this condo in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach Golf Club are located nearby.

The Villas of Amelia Island

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Amelia Island State Park and Fort George Island Cultural State Park are located nearby.

Seaside Amelia Inn

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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Amelia Island Lighthouse are located nearby.

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Book a stay at this beach resort in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Amelia Island Nature Center and Segway of Amelia Island are located nearby.

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions EverBank Stadium and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are located nearby.

Southbank Apartments by Landing

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New York (NYC) to Jacksonville (JAX)

Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions EverBank Stadium and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are located nearby.