Hop In Your Car And Take The Historic Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway For An Incredible 60-Mile Scenic Drive In Georgia
By Marisa Roman|Published June 07, 2021
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
It’s not every day that you can enjoy a 60-mile scenic byway that also packs in a unique history lesson. The Historic Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway in Georgia offers up a special scenic drive, celebrating the history of the Ebenezer settlement and Effingham County, one of the original eight counties in Georgia. Learn all about the history of the original settlements while enjoying a drive through the countryside.
The town of Ebenezer, Georgia holds a unique history within the state.
The first group of settlers in Savannah back in 1734 were assigned a plot of land by Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe nearly 25 miles north of the riverfront city.
The settlers of this new area were German Lutherans, who were fleeing Salzburg due to religious persecution.
Because the Salzburgers emphasize the idea of community and family, the culture of Effingham County can be seen wherever you go - especially along the famed Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway.
Drive through the vast expanse of sprawling grasslands, scenic vistas along the river, and oak-lined roads as you wind your way.
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Drivers will want to start at Fourth Street in the City of Rincon and head north, recreating the night that George Washington embarked on his Southern Tour in 1791.
Have you ever driven the Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have more historic byways that you think your fellow Georgians should experience, then shout them out in the comments section, too.
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