Historical Marker

Old Sunbury Road

Metter · Candler County · Erected 1956

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The Story

Opened in the early 1790s, the Old Sunbury Road ran toward the once-thriving port of Sunbury; prized for its high, dry course, it declined as the seaport itself faded after early-1800s hurricanes.

About this site

Old Sunbury Road is a historical marker in Metter, Candler County, erected in 1956. It is one of 4 historical markers documented in Candler County, among 27 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.3507, -82.0955 near Metter. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sams Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saint Matthew Cemetery, Metter High School, and Dixon Grove Cemetery.

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

📍 32.3507, -82.0955 · Metter, Candler County

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Nearby in Candler County

Saint Matthew Cemetery

Candler County Courthouse

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