Welcome to Saint Simons Island ...
Saint Simons Island is located in Glynn County<1>.
The location of Saint Simons Island has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Saint Simons Island: St. Simons Is. (in Canada, 'Isld.' is the more common abbreviation.)
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Saint Simons Island for more information about variations on the name of Saint Simons Island.
Saint Simons Island is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Saint Simons Island lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Saint Simons Island: (912)
The ZIP code for Saint Simons Island: 31522<4>
Communities near Saint Simons Island ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Saint Simons Island.
- Brunswick
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
- Brunswick is located in Glynn County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,286 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brunswick <5>
- Groveside Park
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groveside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groveside Park
- Groveside Park is located in Glynn County
- Estimated population in 2019: 15,152 people
- Doboy ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north) - Ella Park ‑ Historic
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest) - Darien
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darien
- Darien is located in McIntosh County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,846 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darien <5>
- Blythe Island
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blythe Island
- Blythe Island is located in Glynn County
- Estimated population in 2019: 711 people
- Shady Acres
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Acres
- Shady Acres is located in Glynn County
- Estimated population in 2019: 236 people
- German Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for German Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for German Village
- German Village is located in Glynn County
- Country Club Estates
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Club Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Club Estates
- Country Club Estates is located in Glynn County
- Dock Junction
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dock Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dock Junction
- Dock Junction is located in Glynn County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Saint Simons Island. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Saint Simons Island.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Saint Simons Island. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Saint Simons Island.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Saint Simons Island. See our Newspapers Page for Saint Simons Island.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Saint Simons Island ...
Looking for more information about Saint Simons Island? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Saint Simons Island, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Saint Simons Island.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Saint Simons Island. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Glynn County: www.glynncounty.org/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Glynn, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Saint Simons Island - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Saint Simons Island). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Saint Simons Island or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |