Kingsland, GA
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About Kingsland
- • Country singer Cole Swindell, known for "You Should Be Here," hails from Kingsland.
- • The Southeast Adventure Outfitters (SEA-O) chain was founded in Kingsland.
- • The railroad's expansion south made Kingsland a key transportation hub.
- • Rumor has it, a time capsule is buried beneath City Hall, contents unknown.
- • Hurricane Matthew in 2016 caused significant flooding throughout Kingsland.
- • It's named for W.G. King; incorporated in 1916, formerly called "King's Station."
- • With over 18,000 residents, it's larger than St. Marys but smaller than Brunswick.
- • Its elevation is 13 feet, making it vulnerable to coastal flooding.
- • Many Kingsland residents work at the nearby Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.
- • Kingsland feels like a peaceful, tight-knit community with Southern charm.
- • The Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) play 30 minutes away; they reached the AFC title game in 2017.
- • Camden County High's football team, the Wildcats, won the state championship in 2003.