Fort Mudge, Georgia facts for kids

Fort Mudge is a small, unincorporated community located in Brantley County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

History of Fort Mudge

The community of Fort Mudge gets its name from an old fort. This fort was built in 1813. It was a temporary fort used during a conflict known as the Florida War. After the war ended, the fort was no longer needed and was abandoned. However, it might have been used again briefly in 1838 during the Second Seminole War.

Fort Mudge in Pop Culture

Fort Mudge is sometimes mentioned in the famous comic strip Pogo. This is because Fort Mudge is very close to the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, which is where the comic strip's stories take place.

Amazing Animals and Plants

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources keeps track of several special animals and plants that live in or near Fort Mudge. These are called "species of special concern" because they need extra protection to make sure their populations stay healthy.

Here are some of the interesting species found there:

• Florida Orange-grass (Ctenium floridanum)
• Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
• Hartwrightia (Hartwrightia floridana)
• Round-tailed Muskrat (Neofiber alleni)
• Island Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus compressus)
• Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
• Crestless Plume Orchid (Pteroglossaspis ecristata)
• Canby's Club-rush (Scirpus etuberculatus)

Roads in Fort Mudge

A major road called U.S. Route 1 goes right through Fort Mudge. In this area, U.S. Route 1 shares the same path with U.S. Route 23 and Georgia State Route 4. This section of the road is also known as Jacksonville Highway.