Then and Now – Liberty County History in Photographs
Liberty County has a lot of history, and it has shaped us into who we are today. The progress we have made over the last 200 years will blow your mind! Keep scrolling to travel through time with us and see what the beautiful place we call home looked like then compared to now.
Dorchester Presbyterian Church
Right Photo by Madison Eby Photography
This historic church has been a staple in Liberty County for almost 200 years. It was built in 1854 and was initially used only for summer services. Today, it still sits in its original spot and was even featured in the Color Purple Musical!
Yellow Bluff
Bottom Photo by Chris Walker
The Yellow Bluff store is still sitting pretty in its original spot on the coast. These photos were taken almost 100 years apart and there is hardly any difference. Looking for the perfect spot to see beautiful views and snap a few pictures? Make your way out to Yellow Bluff!
Sunbury Cemetery
Right Photo by Tammy Lee Bradley
Known as the final resting place of several of coastal Georgia’s first residents, the cemetery is the only thing that remains of the former town of Sunbury. Visit this site to see headstones that date all the way back to 1788!
Fort Morris State Historic Site
Built to defend the former town of Sunbury, Fort Morris was used as a fortification during the Revolutionary War. Visit the site today to see the only revolutionary historic site in Georgia with original earth works!
Shore of St. Catherines Island
Since the 1500s, St. Catherines Island has been influential in Liberty County history. It started as a Spanish mission and is now a favorite spot to hang out in the summertime! Please note that it is only accessible by boat. For those of you who do have the opportunity to visit – do not go past the shore! The interior of the island is for invited guests only.
Commerce Street
Downtown Hinesville was once the most happening spot in Liberty County, and we are so grateful that it is on its way back to becoming the place it once was! We know one thing for certain though – the beauty has never faded.
Fort Stewart Main Entrance
Time has changed the sign at Fort Stewart’s main entrance, but the importance that the Army installation holds in our community has not! In case you did not know – Fort Stewart is the largest military installation east of the Mississippi River. #ROTM #HOOAH
Midway Church
Right Photo by Ralph Daniel
The Midway Congregational Church was built in 1792 and sits off of Highway 17 in Midway. It has been well maintained through the years and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973!
Sunbury
Bottom Photo by Bobby Cary
Though the town of Sunbury is no longer in existence, this photo from 1960 shows what it was like during its prime. It was a deeper natural seaport than what you could find in Savannah at the time!
Dorchester Academy Boys Dormitory
Bottom Photo by Madison Eby Photography
The historic photo of Dorchester Academy’s Boys Dormitory shown above was taken in 1927. The same structure still stands today as a living history museum! Plan a visit to see 1 of only 11 stops in Georgia on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
Bacon Fraser House
Located in downtown Hinesville, the historic Bacon Fraser House gets more and more beautiful with time! The home was originally built in 1839 and is now used as an office for the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Old Hinesville Bank & Zum Rosenhof
Right Photo by @the.wanderingfoxes
In 1911, this building opened its doors as the Hinesville Bank! Over the years businesses have come and gone, but none quite like Zum Rosenhof. Stop by for some of the best authentic German cuisine you’ve ever had and drink some beer from a boot!
We could go on for days talking about the history that our community holds because it is such a special place. Get out and #ExploreLiberty to visit some of these places in person! It is way more fun than reading about them, and you may even find your new favorite spot.
