A lovely home sits on the west side of Highway 17 as you drive into Brunswick. A home filled with history. It is known as the Dart House.
Built in 1877 by Robert Dart, son of Urbanus Dart, a founding father of the City of Brunswick, the house is now for sale. For years Dart House has been the home of the headquarters of our Chamber of Commerce. This is a house with strong bones. It survived two major hurricanes as well as being the birthplace of generations of Darts, many of whom still reside in the area. The home received a total renovation before becoming the Chamber’s headquarters. Beautiful pine floors and other Victorian architecture grace this historic residence.
Located directly across the street from the famous Lanier Oak tree where Sidney Lanier is said to have taken shade while composing such famous poems as “The Marshes of Glynn”. Helen Keller visited the famous tree during a visit to Coastal Georgia.
The Dart House is a symbol of history. It speaks of another time when lumber remained a major industry in the area and places like the Oglethorpe Hotel were filled with visitors as downtown Brunswick bustled with energy. Having moved from the location a couple of years ago to a downtown location, the Chamber has now put the Dart house on the market. No one knows what the outcome will be, but I’m hoping that this lovely home is allowed to remain on its historic grounds, overlooking the marshes, holding its many secrets and sharing a bit of history for years to come.
For more information on saving the Dart House: https://www.facebook.com/SavetheDartHouse/timeline
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way Says:
I love things with history — I hope someone will purchase it that will appreciate all that it stands for.
