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St. Marys, Georgia

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Population 18,256

Top Events in St. Marys History

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1566Government
The original Spanish settlement was founded in 1566, making this the second-oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what became the contiguous United St...
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1763Military
Settlement for colonial Georgians became legal after the Treaty of Paris in 1763, when Britain exchanged some territory with Spain after defeating France in the Seven Years' War.
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1787History
Marys" on November 20, 1787.
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1792Government
Marys was recognized by an act of the Georgia legislature on December 5, 1792, with the result of incorporation in November 1802.
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1796History
On June 29, 1796, the Treaty of Colerain was signed just up the river from St Marys between the United States and the Creek Nation, the indigenous inhabitants of this territory.
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1799Civil Rights
Congress March 2, 1799.
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1807History
Customs Collector from 1807 until his death in 1848.
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1808Infrastructure
After the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves took effect in 1808, St.
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1812History
Marys became, along with Spanish Amelia Island, a center for smuggling, especially during the period between 1812 and 1819 when various rebel groups held Amelia Island.
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1869History
Marys served as Camden County's seat of government from 1869 until 1923.

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Historical Timeline

1566Government
The original Spanish settlement was founded in 1566, making this the second-oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what became the contiguous United St...
1763Military
Settlement for colonial Georgians became legal after the Treaty of Paris in 1763, when Britain exchanged some territory with Spain after defeating France in the Seven Years' War.
1787History
Marys" on November 20, 1787.
1792Government
Marys was recognized by an act of the Georgia legislature on December 5, 1792, with the result of incorporation in November 1802.
1796History
On June 29, 1796, the Treaty of Colerain was signed just up the river from St Marys between the United States and the Creek Nation, the indigenous inhabitants of this territory.
1799Civil Rights
Congress March 2, 1799.
1807History
Customs Collector from 1807 until his death in 1848.
1808Infrastructure
After the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves took effect in 1808, St.
1812History
Marys became, along with Spanish Amelia Island, a center for smuggling, especially during the period between 1812 and 1819 when various rebel groups held Amelia Island.
1869History
Marys served as Camden County's seat of government from 1869 until 1923.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,256 people, 6,966 households, and 4,998 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
St. Marys is located in the state of Georgia.
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St. Marys has a population of 18,256 residents.
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Marys is a city in Camden County, Georgia, United States, located on the southern border of Camden County on the St.

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Famous People from St. Marys, Georgia

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Mary Martha Reid
Nurse · Born Sep 19, 1812 · Died Jun 24, 1894 (age 81)
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Rashaad Singleton
Basketball Player · Born May 22, 1987 · Age 38
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George J. F. Clarke
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William J. Copp
19Th Century American Politician · Born Aug 13, 1811 · Died Dec 15, 1889 (age 78)
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