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Bryan County Area Guide

Bryan County presents the best of both worlds to its residents, with the quiet tranquility of suburban paradise at its northern end and a bustling residential coastal community in the south. This Georgian safe-haven is drenched in history and loaded with diverse activities, historic sites, and attractions!

History

Situated between the Ogeechee and Cancoohee Rivers, Bryan County is an area of just under five-hundred square miles created in 1793.

It was formed from land borrowed from the counties of Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty. It was later split apart by the U.S. Government to make room for Fort Stewart.

Bryan was named for American Revolutionary War hero Jonathan Bryan, who aided General John Oglethorpe in establishing Georgia. Bryan also served as the areas treasurer and was personal friends with John Wesley.

During the American Civil War, Bryan County was captured by General William Tecumseh Sherman during his “March to the Sea” campaign. It later resurfaced as a bustling agricultural center envied for its supreme rice lands.

This quaint coastal community lies south of historic Savannah, and shares in its charm, scenery, and communal spirit.

Home to delectable local sea food and untold levels of history, this family centered community boasts a remarkably low crime rate, incredibly robust cultural scene, and exceedingly attractive neighborhoods.

Parks and Recreation

Both north and south Bryan pride themselves on serving their genteel southern communities by providing comprehensive services and recreational offerings.

North Bryan Recreation Director – Pratt Lockwood
P.O. Box 430
Pembroke, GA 31321
Phone: (912) 858-4640
Fax: (912) 858-4641

Facilities and Locations
3960 Wilma Edwards Road
Ellabell, GA 31308
http://www.hendrixpark.org/

South Bryan Recreation Director – Kay Green
P.O. Box 3117
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 756-4456
Fax: (912) 756-4718

Facilities and Locations
85 Parkwood Avenue
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

508 Timber Trail
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

http://www.rhrasports.org/

Fort McAllister Historical Park
Enjoy premier campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, and recreation spots in this seventeen-hundred acre historic state park on the banks of the great Ogeechee river! Saved in the 1930’s by the philanthropic intervention of Henry Ford, this state park includes museums featuring artifacts from prehistoric, colonial, and civil war periods as well as fishing and a multitude of other outdoor activities.
3894 Fort Mcallister Rd.
Richmond Hill, GA
Phone: (912) 727-2339

J.F. Gregory Park
This three-hundred and thirty-five acre multi-purpose recreation area includes canoeing, hiking trails, a ten acre lake, historic rice field, bird tower, and two restored Ford-era Victorian homes. Hosting events such as the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival have led to tens of thousands of visitors each year making their way to this community jewel!
521 Cedar Street
Richmond Hill, GA
Phone: (912) 756-2317

Attractions and Activities

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Celebrating the victorious history of the United States Air Force, this extensive collection of historic articles and artifacts commemorates the Mighty 8th unit of B-17 bombers used heavily in World War II. This ninety-thousand square foot facility proudly houses exhibits honoring our veterans in dramatic fashion.
175 Bourne Avenue
Pooler, GA
Phone: (912) 748-8888

Savannah History Museum
Housed inside an old passenger terminal located in the Georgia Central Railway, this expansive showcase of coastal history is home to over ten-thousand artifacts and includes everything from interactive Native American exhibits to memorabilia from the motion picture “Forest Gump.”
303 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Savannah, GA
Phone: (912)651-6840

Telfair Museum of Art
This home of more than four-thousand sculptures, paintings, and paper works was the South’s first art museum and hosts extensive collections in its three buildings. Galleries range from African American art to children’s art, and the campus also includes a performing art center as well as an outdoor sculpture garden.
121 Barnard Street
Savannah, GA 31401-3612
Phone: (912) 790-8800

Events

http://savannahnow.com/bryan-county-now/2011-05-31/bryan-county-events

http://www.americantowns.com/ga/bryan-county/events

http://www.richmondhill-ga.gov/CityCalendarEvents/2011CommunityEventsCalendar/tabid/103/Default.aspx