Welcome to Our Sanctuary!
You may need directions if you've never visited
Brantley County. On the other hand, getting lost
on the country roads of Brantley County could be one of your most rewarding
experiences. You'll witness rambling waters of the Satilla River as it gushes
toward Burnt Fort and the Atlantic Ocean, adventurous "black water tributaries" of Buffalo
Creek trickling slowly toward the mysteries of Okefenokee Swamp, scenes of
beautiful forests, and the "sweet water smell" of a swamp-like basin area
which most of us natives take for granted.
CAUTION, be careful not
to disturb the wild life. Wild game hunting is a favorite past-time of
both men and women of Brantley County and we try
not to disturb the natural habitat of deer, turkey, fox, raccoon and
other wild game.
Access was granted to the Armadillo as a symbolism of early pioneer migration;
adventurous, friendly, slow to anger, but equipped for combat! This
personality might also be identified with our our people!
For the uninformed; if it's black and white with a fluffy tail, resembles an adorable little
kitten, AND you pick-it-up, our hospitality ceases!!  Arthor: Thomas Earl Cleland
LOCATION OF MAJOR TOWNSHIPS-COMMUNITIES
Nahunta, Georgia, is the largest township in Brantley
County, and location of the County Court House, and many of the official
county offices. It's location is marked by the the intersection of
highways, U.S. 82 and U.S. 301, 35 miles west of Brunswick; and 24 miles
east of Waycross, Ga. Many of the other major towns and communities are
also located on highways U.S. 82 and 301.
U.S. HIGHWAY 82 (Previously U.S. 84) -East to West:
Leaving Brunswick in Glynn County, you arrive in Waynesville, Atkinson,
Lulaton, Old Buck's Still, Nahunta, Caney Bay, Fire Tower Hill, Hoboken,
and Schlatterville, before arriving in Waycross in Ware County.
U.S. HIGHWAY 301 (North to South): Hortense
is the first community on U.S. 301, south of Jesup, Georgia which is in
Wayne County. Twin Rivers and Trudie is next, Raybon, Nahunta, Hickox,
and Bachlott, before venturing into Winokur in Charlton County.
STATE HIGHWAY 32 (East to West): Leaving
Brunswick, Ga., on the coast going west, Browntown is the first
community in Brantley County, then Fendig, Needmore, and Hortense.
STATE HIGHWAY 15 AND 121 (North to South):
Hoboken is the only sizeable community on State Highway 15 and 121.
Leaving Blackshear in Pierce County, and crossing the Satilla River, you
arrive in Hoboken. The next community is Race Pond, in Charlton County.
Other one-time communities which have relatively disappeared in Brantley
County are Manson (historical), Popwellville, Prosperity, Happy Landing,
Salter, Fort Mudge. and Big Oak.
Many of the ones mentioned above are also beginning to fall into the
category of disappearing communities. |
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