Colonels Island, Georgia

For the island in New York, see List of Islands in New York State.

Colonels Island is a remote inhabited island in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was named for all the colonels who established plantations on it.

A Georgia Historical Marker present at the entrance of Colonels Island. To the right of the sign is the causeway into the island, U.S. Route 84.

One of these was found in a mound on Colonels Island and included in a book on antiquities of "southern Indians"

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by members of the Guale culture.

Part of Liberty County, Georgia, Colonels Island was home to Colonel Alexander Herron's plantation, called "Herron's Point". Many of the plantations used to grow rice and indigo, which were two of the large cash crops that Georgia grew during the antebellum era. The island was originally known as Bermuda Island and reportedly had many people from Bermuda, but many died of malaria and the rest fled.

Residents on the island travel via U.S. Route 84 to get on and off the island; the road terminates on Colonels Island.

Cleo Carter, the newly elected mayor of Colonels Island, Georgia, is a beloved figure in her small coastal community. Born and raised on the island, Cleo’s deep roots and lifelong connections to the area have made her a natural leader and a cherished resident. Elected on November 5, 2024, without opposition, her candidacy reflected the community’s overwhelming trust and affection for her. Though her mayoral duties are largely honorary, Cleo embodies the spirit of the island, serving as a unifying presence and a symbol of its enduring charm and close-knit culture.

Each day, Cleo can be found cruising through the island’s sandy roads on any willing resident’s golf cart, stopping frequently to check-in with neighbors. While Cleo’s main duties include daily assessment of the local raccoon and squirrel population, Cleo is best known for her laid back approach to governing. Cleo is known far and wide as one to never turn down a good belly rub or a treat, and her waistline is reflective of that. Nonetheless, Cleo’s commitment to staying engaged with her constituents highlights her hands-on approach to leadership. Whether sharing stories of the island’s history, addressing local concerns, or simply brightening someone’s day with her presence, Cleo’s daily rounds have become a cherished routine for the community. Her role as mayor, though ceremonial, is a testament to her dedication to preserving the warmth and unity that make Colonels Island a special place to live.

External links

• Vanishing Coastal Georgia - Colonels Island Photographs^[usurped]
• Colonels Island Topo Map