Marshes of Glynn

Sidney Lanier was born in 1842 in Macon, Georgia. He distinguished himself as a brilliant student and musician early in life. In 1861, Lanier enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving as a scout and a signal officer. He was captured and imprisoned in November, 1864. While a prisoner of war, Lanier contracted tuberculosis and suffered from consumption for the rest of his life.

During a visit to Brunswick in 1874, Sidney Lanier was captivated by the sheer magnitude and beauty of the vast coastal marshes. The endless acres of marsh grass, shimmering streams and rivers and abundant wildlife inspired the 33-year-old Lanier to write his beloved poem, The Marshes of Glynn. The poem's first reading was in 1875, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Couper of Brunswick. It was published in Baltimore in 1878.

Today the Marshes of Glynn offers an Overlook Park that provides a way of viewing nature and all of its offerings. The area has many amenities that include picnic tables, shaded trees and coverings, beautiful landscape all along the marshes of water. The park is a popular place to picnic and have a barbeque. All garbage must be disposed of to keep the natural pristine environment healthy and thriving.