y Sea Island cotton plantations after the Revolution and became one of the most prosperous of the sea islands. Built in 1736 by General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah, Fort Frederica is one of the largest British forts in North America. A number of resorts and hotels make the Island a popular vacation destination.
Tybee Island, Georgia: Located 18 miles east of Savannah, Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s oldest and most historic seaside communities. Connected to the mainland by US 80, the Island hosts thousands of sun-worshipping visitors annually. The Tybee Island Lighthouse – completed in 1736 by General James Oglethorpe, destroyed by a storm and rebuilt in 1773 – offers spectacular views of the Lowcountry.