#SandflyGeorgia

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Savannah’s Sandfly community

As noted on the Georgia Historical Marker erected in 2003:

Established by African Americans in the nineteenth century, Sandfly is centered around the intersection of Montgomery Crossroad and Skidaway road. Many families in this community trace their ancestry to former slaves from nearby Wormsloe Plantation who bought land as free persons and established homes and churches. After 1870 Central Avenue became the main route for the Industrial Streetcar System, making Sandfly a crossroads between the city of Savannah and Wormsloe Plantation, Bethesda Home for Boys, and Isle of Hope. Sandfly continues to thrive as a historic African-American community.

Erected by Georgia Historical Society , Sandfly Community Betterment Assc., Inc.

This is a small community that I visit quite often.  Not just for the great scenery and historical sites, but it is home to my favorite barbeque restaurant.

Sun Drop Cola

Sandfly BBQ outdoor seating

Sandfly, Georgia

Hot pepper

Sandfly BBQ Menu

The best Barbecue ribs

Collard green

Ribs

After that dinner, its time for a walk, nearby Isle of Hope

Isle of Hope

Isle of Hope

Isle of Hope

Close to Marina

Cottage homes

Picket fined lanes

Crepe Myrtle trees

Isle of Hope

Picket fenced lanes

 Wormsloe Plantation Historical Site

Wormsloe Plantation

1.5 miles and 400 Live Oaks

Directions: If you are traveling on the I95 in the State of Georgia or South Carolina exit into Savannah.

Wear insect repellent 🙂

Which way challenge

  Directions to Sandfly, Georgia Savannah's Sandfly community As noted on the Georgia Historical Marker erected in 2003: Established by African Americans in the nineteenth century, Sandfly is centered around the intersection of Montgomery Crossroad and Skidaway road.

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Touchless Menu

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Driftaway Cafe=Sandfly Georgia This past week my husband and I went to lunch at one of our favorite seafood restaurants in Savannah, the Driftaway Cafe. The fresh seafood, coastal decorum, good music, and patio seating make it a good choice. Sandfly Seafood Driftaway Cafe-Sandfly Georgia When the server came to our table we had an unexpected change. Instead of paper menus, they now set a card…

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Brunswick Stew

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Today was my first time eating out in 74 days. I have been craving one of my Savannah favorites, Brunswick stew at Sandfly Barbecue.

Brunswick stew and toast

It’s a regional dish in the Southeastern US

Here is a recipe from cooking with Paula Deen

Ingredients

½ cup butter

2 cups chopped onion

1 green bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 (32-ounce)…

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Bumper stickers galore

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Sandfly, Georgia

If you happen to be in the area of Savannah Georgia, you may want to visit the community of Sandfly just fifteen minutes from the downtown historic district.  Set aside enough time to see the Historic Wormsloe Plantation, Isle of Hope and the Bethesda Boys Home Site.

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Historic Wormsloe Plantation Ruins

And while you’re visiting stop by one of my all time favorite restaurants, Sandfly barbecue for a great dinner and a bit of good advice 🙂

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SandFly Georgia Barbecue

Barbecue ribs for lunch

Collard Greens

Hot pepper garnish with barbecue dinner

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by 🙂

Alice

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Save The Critters Sandfly, Georgia If you happen to be in the area of Savannah Georgia, you may want to visit the community of Sandfly just fifteen minutes from the downtown historic district.  

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Jay Wolf Nature Trail

Living on the coast offers many adventures and the chance to get a peek at wildlife in their natural habitat.  But on this day, my only plan was to have barbeque lunch in Sandfly, Georgia.

With the record-breaking temperature of 80 º, I put on my sandals to give my toes a break from socks and sneakers.  After a delicious lunch, I just had to stay outdoors and enjoy the day.  Minutes from Sandfly is Skidaway Island which has a state park and the University of Georgia Center for Marine Education Center.  There are an aquarium and a walking trail with a 1/2 mile path and a 1-mile path.  Even with the sandals, I decided on the 1-mile walk.  The 1/2 mile path has a rubber-like mat along the path.  The next half mile is a dirt trail and the ants and other bugs got to my toes.

Some of the trees and flowers have not come back yet, but it won’t be much longer.

Entrance Sign

Crepe Myrtle-Moss

The aquarium has a welcome area that you can obtain information and maps. There is not a charge to walk the trail, and the aquarium offers a senior discount.

The trail is alongside the Skidaway River.  With a dock to view the wildlife, fishing is prohibited, since it is a fish habitat enhancement project.

There are four cabins that once served as housing for the employees of the Roebling Farm.

From that point on the trail takes you alongside the river, under the old oaks and hanging moss.  I would suggest this as a year-round trail.  The summer will be hot and humid.  Also, bring the insect repellent you will need it.

The University has also implemented a community-based oyster restoration project. to create new oyster reefs.  Oyster shell is collected from private oyster roasts and restaurants,  put into mesh bags, and moved to specific oyster reef sites.

If you are visiting the Coastal Georgia/Savannah area this is near the Wormsloe  Historical Site

I hope you enjoyed the fresh air of the marsh, thanks for dropping by 🙂

Alice

For more enjoyable walks stop by:

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Skidaway Island Nature Trail Jay Wolf Nature Trail Living on the coast offers many adventures and the chance to get a peek at wildlife in their natural habitat.