US 17, looking South into Florida.

Crossing the St. Mary's River, looking at a railroad bridge crossing the river.

Going from South to North, US Highway 17, begins on the Gulf Coast of Florida at its junction with US 41 near Interstate 75 in Punta Gorda, FL in Charlotte County. From there, US 17 follows a generally North or North Easterly path roughly parallel with Interstate 4 through the towns and cities of Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park and Sanford. US 92 will join with US 17 at Lake Alford, FL near Tampa and will share pavement with US 17 through Orlando and Sanford and on to Deland, FL, where US 92 continues east to Daytona Beach. From Deland, US 17 will continue Northward along the St. Johns River through Palatka, Orange Park and Jacksonville where the St. John's River turns East to the Ocean. US 17 will continue North from Jacksonville to Yulee, FL where it will take a turn Northwest following the St. Marys River and the Georgia/Florida Border before turning North and crossing the St. Mary's River into Georgia via the bridge in the pictured above.

Still on the Florida side of the border. The bridge over the St. Mary's River is to the left.

Finally on the Georgia side of the St. Mary's River.

Looking ahead to Georgia.

The junction of US17 and GA40.

Downtown Kingsland, GA.

Above: A hurricane evacuation sign in Kingsland.

Right: A clock infront of a local merchant in Kingsland.

Above: More downtown Kingsland, GA.

Right: The Kingsland City Hall and Welcome Center dedication plaque.  

Departing Kingsland, GA on US 17.

The Kingsland Public Works Center, with the flags on what used to be the mast of a ship. The Kings Bay Navy Base a few miles east of this location.

An abandoned restaurant along US 17, a remanant of an era past, slowly being reclaimed by Nature.

Another abandoned structure, possiblly once a gas station or a restaurant.

Somewhere between Kingsland and Woodbine, the feature of note being that Northbound has two lanes and Southbound has only one lane.

Another abandoned gas station along US 17.

Another decaying structure, probablly a restaurant in its day, along with a couple of dead automobiles.

Nature has just about finished the job of reclaiming this building.

US 17, looking North.

Not too sure I undertand why this side road carries the name it does.  (note, may need to click image and view the picture on its own to read the sign.) My understanding was that the Jefferson Highway ran from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to New Orleans and not along the East Coast of the US.

US 17, Rural Coastal Georgia. What's left of it.

Another one time gas station, this one not abandoned. Even though the pumps are long gone, activity has been noted here from time to time - possiblly somebody's residence now. Just out of the picture to the left is an artesian well that is easily viewed from the road.

The artesian well referenced on a previous picture. Water pours from the spigot at the top of the well 24/7.

Heading North and the City Limits of Woodbine, GA.

Another building that Nature has just about finished reclaiming in Woodbine, GA.

The remains of the "Georgia Girl Drive-In," just south of Woodbine, GA

Headed North and approaching the Satilla River.

Near the Junction of GA110 in Woodbine, GA

Looking North at the J Edwin "Fat" Godley bridge that crosses the Satilla River and takes Northbound traffic out of Woodbine, GA.

The end of the guard rail on the J. Edwin "Fat" Godley bridge with a date stamp indicating it was built in 1955.

And a third look at the US17/GA110 intersection, this time from the GA110 side.

Another look at the junction with GA110.

Above: Looking South from the J. Edwin "Fat" Godley Bridge at Woodbine, GA.
Right: Another Hurricane Evacuation Route sign, this one along GA110.

Above: The Stardust Lodge, a small motel that is still in business

Right: A sign advertising a local antiques store. When he's open, he's "OPEN," and when closed, he's "SHUT."

One of many Churches along US17 in Georgia

Welcome to Woodbine, GA, Home of Georgia's Official Crawfish Festival!

Another look at the Antiques Store.

Looking South on US17 toward Woodbine. In the distance is a Kingsland Police Car who doesn't seem to think that the 55MPH Speed Limit applies to him.

An intersection along US17 North of Woodbine near Waverly, GA.

US17, one of the few stretches that is four lanes that is not in any city or populated area.

US17, Rural Coastal Georgia.

Another structure along US17.

A blast form the past. The intersection with the Old Dixie Highway whose route in GA is generally followed by US 17.

Another sign referencing the Old Dixie Highway. Note: may have to view image seperately to read the sign.

The junction of US17 and GA252 in White Oak, GA. GA252 is also known as Burnt Fork Rd.

Another former gas station, once known as "Whitehead's," according to the faded sign on the canopy. The building appears to be a hardware store now.

Approaching the Glynn County Line at the Little Satilla River.

Another building, this time in Dover Bluff that has seen many uses over the years.