The engines and lower hull of the CSS Chattahoochee, a steam-powered gunship built by the Confederate navy during the Civil War, are pictured circa 1964. In 1865 Confederate forces burned the ship on the Chattahoochee River to prevent it from falling into Union hands. The remains of the were raised from the riverbed in the mid-1960s. Courtesy of U.S. Naval Historical Center The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print.

Sand dunes are a prominent feature on Cumberland Island, one of the barrier islands lining the coast of Georgia. Facing the ocean on the eastern side of the islands, the sand dunes are formed by wind and waves and stabilized by such plants as sea oats and morning glories. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print.

Downtown Decatur is surrounded by historic neighborhoods reflecting a variety of architectural styles, including Craftsman bungalows, Victorian and Tudor homes, and townhouses. The tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community characterize Decatur. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qLHOq56imZWjsLqvy6innpyZlnuwvsZomKusmZi5pr%2BOnKaupqSesrR5wqKrop2jYrumtcahmaiqmKS8pb%2BOnZycmaSqv3C5jG5obmtf

Douglas, the seat of Coffee County, is located in south Georgia 92 miles west of Brunswick and 120 miles northwest of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. 441 and 221 and Georgia 32. Its population, according to the 2020 census, was 11,722. Industries include poultry processing, manufactured housing, jet engine parts, and small engines. One of the major employers is a wholesale distribution center. The campuses of South Georgia State College and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serve students in Coffee and surrounding counties.

Ruins of the Dungeness Mansion on Cumberland Island. The mansion, built by Thomas Carnegie on the former site of Catharine Greene Miller's estate, burned in the mid-twentieth century. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print. Requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource may need to be submitted to Explore Georgia.