Historic Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway
The Historic Effingham-Ebenezer Scenic Byway, a 60-mile journey on state and local roads through the communities of Ebenezer, Guyton, Springfield, and Rincon, celebrates the beauty and history of one of Georgia’s eight original counties and of Ebenezer, founded by German Lutherans seeking religious freedom. Travelers may recreate George Washington’s Southern tour of 1791, visit the sites of taverns dating back to the American Revolution, view ferries along the Savannah River, retrace General Sherman’s March to the Sea, explore the University of Georgia’s Forest Education Center, or visit the numerous historic churches of Effingham County, among many other sites and activities to be found on this southeastern Georgia Byway.
Directions to the Byway:
From I-95:
- Take Exit 109 and proceed north on GA Highway 21 through Rincon to the viaduct.
- Turn right at Fourth Street; the Byway begins here.
From I-16:
- Take Exit 148, Old River Road, towards Meldrim and US-80.
- Upon exiting the interstate, you will be on the Byway.
Roads Included in the Byway:
- Fourth Street
- Ebenezer Road
- Long Bridge Road
- Stillwell-Clyo Road
- SR-119
- Tuckassee King Road
- Early Street Extension
- Pine Street
- Rabun Street
- Laurel Street
- Honey Ridge Road
- Central Avenue
- Sandhill Road
- US-80
- Meldrim Road
- Bay Road
- Old River Road