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Jekyll Island

United States  ·  Fort Wagner assault

Glory filmed at Jekyll Island. The assault on the fictional Fort Wagner was shot on this Georgia barrier island, once a private retreat for wealthy families. On screen it's Fort Wagner.

Where to go

31.07, -81.420278

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Glory (1989)
On screen
Fort Wagner
In real life
Jekyll Island
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Glory film at Jekyll Island?
At 31.07, -81.420278. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Jekyll Island?
Access not confirmed.
What else was filmed near Jekyll Island?
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