First Presbyterian Church of St. Soon after the town was laid out, the area became home to Acadian refugees later called Cajuns. The French-speaking Acadians, having been deported from Canada by the British, had settled in many places, including the French colony of Saint-Domingue on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. Some fled Toussaint L'Ouverture's slave rebellion there, arriving in St. Marys was established by an act of the state legislature on December 5, It was not officially incorporated, however, until November The strategic location of St.
Marys on the Atlantic Coast just above Florida led to its involvement in several of the major military conflicts in U. Troops were sent from New York to the area during the American Revolution. It was captured by the British during the War of , and Union gunboats shelled its waterfront buildings during the Civil War The losses to the city's population caused by the calamities of war were serious, a combination of casualties sustained during attacks and the migration of frightened civilians inland to avoid danger.
In addition to war, raids by smugglers and Native Americans, and epidemics of yellow fever repeatedly occurred throughout the nineteenth century, killing many and causing others to leave. In one attempt to correct the loss of population, free land was offered to settlers in Industrial development began after the Civil War , Pulpwood. The establishment of the Gilman Paper Company's St. Marys Kraft Corporation plant in was a welcome impetus to growth. After sixty-one years in Camden County the plant closed its doors in fall , causing hardship to many in the local lumber industry who lost their jobs.
Shipbuilding, important in the town's earliest days, again gained importance in the twentieth century. Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Although a hotel built in catered to such travelers as the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who wrote the children's book The Yearling , and cartoonist Roy Crane, creator of such comics as "Buzz Sawyer," Cumberland Island. Marys and Camden County Charleston, S. University of Georgia Press, , Christian, Founders of St. Stop by or Call for reservations, limited space available!
December 24, , 5pm: First Baptist Church St. The games are open to all Duplicate Bridge players. Just tell the gate where you are going for directions. For more information please contact JoAnn White at , or jpwhite1 tds. All players are welcome, so please join us! Marys Senior Center, Davis St.
Some services provided through the Senior Center are: Legal Aid, hot lunch meals, and a local home agency provides blood pressure checks once a month. Seniors can enjoy fellowship daily and a variety of monthly events. Donations are accepted in any amounts. FMI contact the Senior Center at , http: Camden County Senior Center Open to all ages 60 and older. We have a gym and game room.
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Bus service pick up and drop off provided through Coastal Regional Coaches. A hot nutritious lunch Monday — Friday No charge to participate in the Program. FMI or Email: Carl Kenneth Aylward , 78, of St. Marys died Saturday, December 1, , at his residence.
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Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Dean Ropp officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. She was a former employee of First National Bank for one year, the Bank of Eastman for more than 10 years and was a retired educator for Kingsland Elementary School for more than 33 years. Arlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren, ministering to nursing home residents, cooking, sewing, helping others, working in her yard, reading, gardening and crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton L. Survivors include son, Dr. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements. She was raised in St. Marys and attended Camden County schools. She was an avid reader and enjoyed handcrafts. She was a longtime employee of Walmart, retiring in She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Douglas Hernandez.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Eva Mae Pendleton , 92, of St.
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Born April 10, , in Charleston, S. Turner and the late Effie E. In her younger life, she worked as an administrative secretary at the Charleston Naval Shipyard while married to Herman B. Bostick, who passed away in service to our country. She married her life mate, Hugh Pendleton on Dec. Marys, and to everyone who helped her feel comfortable and loved. Along with her parents, Mrs. Pendleton was preceded in death by her brother, James Turner; and a son, John C.
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Marys was in charge of arrangements. Need a break for you? Take a dinner cruise on the Emerald Princess , sailing daily from Brunswick. This card has discounts for over 90 businesses around the Camden County area. These discounts are good all year long.
Please call for more info or to purchase one of our discount cards. We do deliver the cards too. Sauder Brand Computer Desk: Picture available upon request. Sauder Brand White Night Stand: Pick up in St. Etagere Open Concept Bookcase: Everlast b Heavy Boxing Bag: Perfect for Tae kwon do or karate. To anyone who can use them. Parts for a Pulmonetics Vent. Trachs 6 Shiley inner canulors, suction machine, nebulizer.
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Two groups; for Connection Peer Group call Martin or email patrick. January 3, , 12pm-1pm: Meetings are the 1st Thursday of every month from 12noon to 1pm. Anyone who served during the Vietnam Era may join. Contact Roy Chaney or Aubrey Moreland Looking to meet locally in Camden County once a week for companionship to go dancing, on cruises, movies, dinner, etc. Free to join and make great friends and have fun!
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