"From Quiet Woods to Tide Kissed Shore" : Searching for the Colonial Port of Sunbury Georgia

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Stephen D. Dilk (Creator)
Institution
East Carolina University (ECU )
Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/
Advisor
Nathan Richards

Abstract: This thesis chronicles efforts to examine a unique colonial waterfront complex in Sunbury Georgia comprised of four distinct colonial wharf sites. To carry out an explanation of these features and Sunbury's overall land-water interface this thesis utilizes Immanuel Wallerstein's World-Systems Theory in conjunction with extensive historical research and archaeological survey. The project's primary aim will be to identify novel aspects of Sunbury's economy and society through archaeology. Secondary goals include an investigation into the port's role locally and abroad. A corollary to this aim will be to connect the lifespan of the wharf sites to larger forces affecting the town.

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Publication
Thesis
Date: 2012
Keywords
Archaeology, American history, Colonial history, Georgia, Maritime archaeology, Port studies, Wharves
Subjects
Archaeology--Georgia--Sunbury
Sunbury (Ga.)--History

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