The City of Port Wentworth, GeorgiaAlthough considerably smaller in stature to the city of Savannah, the city of Port Wentworth shares with Savannah a rich history, a convenience of location, and an established industry base, but more importantly offers a unique variety of residential options for those seeking a more small- town America feel!
Much like the city of Savannah, Port Wentworth has played an important part of American history since the first European settled here in the early 1700’s. It was at Mulberry Grove Plantation in 1793 that Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. An active plantation up until 1864, it was destroyed by General William T. Sherman on his march through Georgia. Although the plantation is not currently open to the public, the Mulberry Grove Foundation is working diligently to preserve the plantation, to build the Eli Whitney Center, to develop educational and recreational opportunities, and to preserve the wetlands and wildlife habitats for generations to come.
With a population just over 3,000, today’s Port Wentworth has ideal logistics. It is nestled between the Savannah Ports, Interstate 95 (I-95 north/south), Interstate 16 (I-16 east/west), four major railroads, and the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport next door. Port Wentworth also hosts industries like Imperial Sugar (Dixie Crystal), and a variety of retailers both large and small.
Port Wentworth is popular to home owners not only because of its close proximity to Savannah but also due to its small-town USA flavor, lower property taxes and its affordability. There are nearly 1,700 homes in Port Wentworth ranging from traditional Bungalows in the older portion of the town to new developments like the Villages at Rice Hope, The Cove at Newport, Lakeshore, Rice Creek and the Rice Hope Plantation. These homes range from townhouses to single family starting in the mid $100,000’s. | More Local Area InformationLooking for an excellent option to living in the city of Savannah proper? Looking for a smaller community that is not singing the economic blues an... Read morePooler Georgia is conveniently located off Interstate 95, but is also quickly accessible for Interstate 16, Highway 17, and Highway 80. Locals lik... Read moreSavannah, Georgia is located on the Georgia Coast, directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. Due to its location near the coast, it boasts milde... Read moreWhen General James Oglethorpe landed on the shores of America in 1733, he probably didn't have what is now Savannah in mind. Such a place could no... Read moreJust a few miles from Savannah, Georgia on Highway 80, is a booming little town called Bloomingdale. Located close to Interstates, (16 and 95) an... Read moreIf you desire the “small town” charm of yesterday, but still be minutes from the excitement of downtown Savannah, then you should conside... Read moreWhitemarsh Island is located east of the downtown historic district of Savannah and situated between Thunderbolt and the beach (Tybee Island)... Read moreWhere every day is like resort living! Dutch Island - a small coastal community just southeast of Savannah’s business district – affords access t... Read moreIsle of Hope is a charming historic neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia. Isle of Hope was discovered by one of General Oglethorpe’s surveyors in 173... Read moreJust the mention of the name conjures up a distant island in the middle of the Pacific with a hammock between two palm trees, a warm breeze makin... Read moreWilmington Island is a highly sought after neighborhood in the Savannah, Georgia market place. Buyers covet the schools, fantastic restaurants an... Read moreWhen Christopher Columbus landed on Wilmington Island…sorry, I meant when General Robert E. Lee gave up his sword to General Ulysses S. Grant…OK, OK... Read moreBurnside Island is located on the beautiful Intercoastal Waterway in Southwest Savannah. Less than 15 minutes from historic downtown Savannah, GA... Read moreWhere can one find six golf courses designed by world recognized designers such as William Byrd, Frank Duane, Tom Fazio, Arthur Hills, Arnold Palme... Read moreHave you ever wished you could make the world go away? Close your eyes and imagine an island unspoiled by man and machine. Picture a beach, quiet an... Read moreJust 12 miles from the resort island of Hilton Head, perched on a high bluff overlooking the May River, lies a most unusual corner of heaven o... Read moreRichmond Hill Georgia is as beautiful in person as scenic low country communities get. Tucked away south of Savannah Georgia and north o... Read moreLooking for that place somewhere between city and rural– with a charm and history dating back to the 1700’s, then check out Guyton in Effingha... Read moreStep into another world only minutes from downtown Savannah, Ga. The eclectic mix of residents includes old Savannaians, local entrepreneurs, movi... Read moreIf you’re seeking paradise here on earth, look no further than Hilton Head Island. Located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, surrounded by th... Read more |
