Kayaks, Shrimp Boats, and Jet Skis... Oh My! Traditional Cache
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Kayaks, Shrimp Boats, and Jet Skis... Oh My!
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Here you can eat a meal, rent a boat, charter a fishing trip or go on a dolphin tour.
In 1749 legislation, the erection of a lazaretto, or quarantine station, was ordered to be built on this site. 18 years later, in 1767, 100 acres on Tybee Island's extreme western tip were purchased by Josiah Tattnall to create the quarantine station. Several hospitals there were constructed a year later, where voyagers who arrived ill were treated and those who died were buried.
The lazaretto remained in use until 1785, and when the buildings came into a state of disrepair, they were re-built on nearby Cockspur Island.
The creek, which gets its name from this hospital facility, stands as a tribute to this institution.
Today, the Lazaretto creek is crossed by U.S. Route 80, but is also popular as a fishing spot and kayaking route.
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