Located along the banks of Crum Creek, William Carnochan’s sugar mill was an important component of his nearby rum distillery. Like the distillery, the ruins of the sugar mill have survived for over 200 years and are evidence of some of Georgia’s first industrial efforts. It is important to note that these structures and the industries they supported were built and often staffed by enslaved people. Residents of Tolomato Island have worked hard to stabilize these ruins.
Though vegetation has grown inside the ruins, the durability of tabby as a building material is evident in this and the following images. These structures were built when President John Adams was in office.
For images of Tolomato Island residents and volunteers at work cleaning up the ruins, visit here.
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 
Finally drove up to see this last evening….beautiful site and so interesting!
Thank you! I hope to soon.
I am very happy to learn about this! Does one need special permission to visit or is the community gated? Thanks
It’s open to the public and there is ample parking.
I’d love to visit these and his rum distillery, are they close to each other? Could you give approximate address?
Loving these shots of my Mom’s homelands. She was born and raised on the “Ridge”, McIntosh County, 1926! What a beautiful area!!!
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