Richmond Hill, GA is a thriving community along Georgia's colonial coast, and
is among the fastest growing communities in the nation. Located in South Bryan
County, just 20 minutes from Historic Downtown Savannah, Richmond Hill continues
to grow as an alternative to the increasing congestion and taxes in
Savannah/Chatham County. With the opening of a new City Hall in December 1998
and a new Police Station in September 1999, a true Civic Center began taking
shape. In addition, the adjacent J. F. Gregory City Park, featuring hiking and
biking paths, opened concurrently with the first annual "Great Ogeechee Seafood
Festival" in October 1999. While the City of Richmond Hill is poised for
continued growth and opportunity, our Mayor points out that "What makes a good
community is a sense of community. That is something evident about Richmond
Hill."
Richmond Hill has convenient access to I-95 and many available services at
Exits 87 & 90. It is quite obvious as to why it has become a favorite
stopover for the coastal traveler. Explore the rich heritage as you venture
through small townships with traces of old plantation rice fields still clearly
visible along the marsh; tour museums, browse in quaint boutiques, enjoy
delectable seafood and regional cuisine overlooking the Ogeechee River and in
local restaurants. Enjoy spectacular sunsets on the sparkling waters of the
Great Ogeechee River and Intercoastal Waterways, or the finest in fresh and
saltwater fishing and boating.
The Ford Plantation constructed in 1935, located on the Ogeechee River became
the future site of Clara Ford’s dream house. After just one visit Henry and
Clara chose this area as their Winter Home getaway and was built on the site of
Richmond Plantation, which was burned by General Sherman just as he ended his
March to the Sea at nearby Fort McAllister. Ford's holdings eventually totaled
85,000 acres of old Southern Plantations.
Fort McAllister, noted as the "End of Sherman's March to the Sea" is one of
the most beautiful coastal state parks and best preserved earthen underground
forts of the Confederacy. Serving as a camp and hunt site for the Native
Americans from prehistoric times, it was the site of a protective fortification
guarding the back door to Savannah during the Civil War. Further, it figured
significantly in the maritime history of the nation as the definitive proof of
the superiority of earthen over brick fortifications to withstand heavy naval
shelling. Last of all, it established the undisputed advantage of ironclad over
wooden vessels, marking a turning point in naval history. Most recently, the
site has become the focus of the ripe field of underwater archaeology, which has
gained national attention with the locating, and recovery of the Hunley at
Charleston. Historically, this site offers something for everyone with an
interest in the state's history.
Reference:
Richmond Hill Georgia
Georgia Coast / Richmond Hill
Links:
Richmond HIll, Bryan County Chamber of
Commerce
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