[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E978-E979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING ST. MARYS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. 
Marys, Georgia, for being named the prettiest town in Georgia by 
Architectural Digest.
  St. Marys, a great representation of Georgia in this contest, is in 
the most southeastern corner of the State.

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  The town is proudly known for serving as the gateway city to 
Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island and home to famous 
architecture consisting of the Dungeness Ruins and the Greyfield Inn 
mansion.
  St. Marys is recognized for its beautiful downtown oak-lined streets 
draped in Spanish moss, 19th century churches, and grand historic homes 
showcasing classic southern design.
  Some of the notable architecture in the community consist of Orange 
Hall, an 1830 Greek Revival Mansion and the first Presbyterian Church, 
which houses a bell cast by Paul Revere's foundry. It is a great honor 
to represent the town of St. Marys, and I could not be prouder of the 
rich history this place holds.

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