Historical Marker

Point Peter Battery and the War of 1812

St. Marys · Camden County · Erected 2008

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The Story

The Point Peter battery anchored America's southern coast in the War of 1812. After landing on Cumberland Island, British forces under Admiral Cockburn stormed and destroyed the fort in January 1815, occupying St. Marys.

About this site

Point Peter Battery and the War of 1812 is a historical marker in St. Marys, Camden County, erected in 2008. It is one of 32 historical markers documented in Camden County, among 70 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 30.7569, -81.5168 near St. Marys. The nearest cataloged historic site is Point Peter (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Marys Historic District, Carnegie Cemetery, and Spanish Occupation of Georgia.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.7569, -81.5168 · St. Marys, Camden County

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