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December 8th 2014
Published: December 8th 2014
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Today Saint Simons is beautiful and tranquil, but for centuries it was the scene of significant struggles, first against hostile elements, then Spanish invaders from Florida, later the English during the Revolution, and Union Forces during the Civil War. Military: In 1733 General Oglethorpe founded the settlement of Frederica at the north end of the Island, and he quickly added a substantial For... Read Full Entry



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Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh? ... full info
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It is believed that the Wesleys preached under these very trees.It is believed that the Wesleys preached under these very trees.
It is believed that the Wesleys preached under these very trees.
Wesleys memorial gardenWesleys memorial garden
Wesleys memorial garden
huge Celtic cross memorial to the Wesleyshuge Celtic cross memorial to the Wesleys
huge Celtic cross memorial to the Wesleys
The famous Christ Church (Episcopal) was bult in 1820, trashed during the Civil War, and rebuilt in 1883.The famous Christ Church (Episcopal) was bult in 1820, trashed during the Civil War, and rebuilt in 1883.
The famous Christ Church (Episcopal) was bult in 1820, trashed during the Civil War, and rebuilt in 1883.
WelcomeWelcome
Welcome
Here is the sanctuary. The Church's stained glass windows (including one by Tiffany) are famous for their beauty.Here is the sanctuary. The Church's stained glass windows (including one by Tiffany) are famous for their beauty.
Here is the sanctuary. The Church's stained glass windows (including one by Tiffany) are famous for their beauty.
the ''great window''the ''great window''
the ''great window''
Revered in Georgia's history, General Oglethorpe saved the colony from annexation by the Spanish.Revered in Georgia's history, General Oglethorpe saved the colony from annexation by the Spanish.
Revered in Georgia's history, General Oglethorpe saved the colony from annexation by the Spanish.
The Sermon on the Mount was where Christ proclaimed the Beatitudes.The Sermon on the Mount was where Christ proclaimed the Beatitudes.
The Sermon on the Mount was where Christ proclaimed the Beatitudes.
''This woman was full of good works''''This woman was full of good works''
''This woman was full of good works''
Saint Martin of ToursSaint Martin of Tours
Saint Martin of Tours
window by Tiffanywindow by Tiffany
window by Tiffany
commemorating Anson Phelps Dodge who rebuilt the Church in 1883commemorating Anson Phelps Dodge who rebuilt the Church in 1883
commemorating Anson Phelps Dodge who rebuilt the Church in 1883
The peaceful churchyard has historic graves going back more than 200 years.The peaceful churchyard has historic graves going back more than 200 years.
The peaceful churchyard has historic graves going back more than 200 years.



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