St Marys, GA

St. Marys, Georgia

Introduction to Saint Marys, Georgia

Saint Marys History

The city of Saint Marys was established on the site of Tlathlothlaguphta, an abandoned Timucuan Indian village. This land once belonged to two brothers of the royal governor, James Wright. After the American Revolution, the brothers were banished and the land was confiscated from them. According to some sources, the community was named after the St. Marys River, while other sources state that it received its name from a 17th century Spanish mission located in the area. The community was founded in 1788. At different points in its history, Saint Marys has been a bustling port area, a strategic military location and also a sleepy tourist city.

Saint Marys and nearby Attractions

• McIntosh Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins
• Submarine Museum
• Kings Vay Village Shopping Center
• Young Zion Church
• Cumberland Island National Seashore
• Crooked River State Park

Things To Do In Saint Marys

Those interested in the history and culture of the area can pay a visit to the historical sites and museums near the city of Saint Marys. Among these are the Submarine Museum, the McIntosh Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins, Orange Hall and the Cumberland Island Museum. The parks in Saint Marys offer facilities for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational activities. One can also enjoy shopping at the Kings Vay Village Shopping Center. In addition, the city hosts Hay Days and the Rock Shrimp Festival every October, while the Mardi Gras celebration is held every February.

Saint Marys Transportation

Regular flights are available from Jacksonville International Airport.

Saint Marys Higher Education

The Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the University of North Florida offer courses in higher studies.

High Points

St Marys strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of St. Marys, GA

Comparing St Marys to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

St Marys Almanac

St Marys Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

St Marys Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

St Marys Hospitals

CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
2000 DAN PROCTOR DRIVE PO BOX 805
(912) 546-4200
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in St Marys

St Marys Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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