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Spain maintained missions along this coast for more than a century. Beginning in 1568 Jesuit and, later, Franciscan missionaries labored to Christianize the Indians and cultivated in the mission gardens figs, peaches, oranges and other plants introduced from Europe. Due to Indian uprisings, pirate raids and British depredations these missions were removed further south in 1686.
A map of St, Simons Island made in 1739 by Capt. John Thomas, engineer in Oglethorpe`s Regiment, locates an"Old Spanish Garden" near this site. In this area materials from the Spanish mission period have been found.
A map of St, Simons Island made in 1739 by Capt. John Thomas, engineer in Oglethorpe`s Regiment, locates an
Details
| HM Number | HM815 |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series |
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | 063-6 |
| Year Placed | 1954 |
| Placed By | Georgia Historical Commission |
| Marker Condition |   1 out of 10 (1 reports) |
| Date Added | Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 1:25pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17R E 462795 N 3444662 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 31.13530000, -81.39026667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 31° 8.118', W 81° 23.416' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 31° 8' 7.08" N, 81° 23' 24.96" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 404 Old Demere Rd, Saint Simons Island GA 31522, US |
| Alternative Maps | Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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This important historical marker which acknowledges our cultural roots is in gross disrepair. I would like to endeavor to clean and refurbish this to the extent possible. As such, I seek any related permissions required and any assistance (financial) which may be available. I will be happy to provide all labor and some financial support to this project. Please respond to Kevin Salaway 114 Demere Oaks Circle, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522, ksalaway@comcast.net, M: 570-760-9441.
Thank you - Kevin Salaway
May 2, 2021 at 6:10am PDT by ksalaway
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This important marker which recognizes our historical origins is currently in disrepair. I would like to endeavor to clean and refurbish the marker area and I seek any related permission required and support needed as appropriate. Please respond to Kevin Salaway, 114 Demere Oaks Circle, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522. ksalaway@comcast.net, M: 570-760-9441
Thank you - Kevin Salaway