Editor’s note: This post was updated in November 2020.

One of the most challenging aspects of military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or, if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming.

We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Fort Stewart is known as the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River. It covers 279,270 acres, which include parts of Liberty, Long, Bryan, Evans, and Tattnall Counties. Stewart has it all: size, terrain, climate, and location. It’s close to the east coast and two deep water ports: Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Tank, field artillery, helicopter gunnery, and small arms ranges operate simultaneously throughout the year with little time lost to bad weather. The 3rd Infantry Division calls Fort Stewart home.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fort Stewart is home to the following units:

• 3rd Infantry Division
• 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion
• 83rd Chemical Battalion
• 92nd Engineers Battalion
• 123rd Signal Battalion

Surrounding Cities:

• Hinesville (right outside the gate)
• Midway (13 miles)
• Ludowici (15 miles)
• Pembroke (20 miles)
• Glennville (22 miles)
• Richmond Hill (24 miles)

Closest MAJOR City: Savannah (41 miles)

Names of Area Colleges:

• Webster University on Fort Stewart
• Central Texas College on Fort Stewart
• Columbia College on Fort Stewart
• Savannah Technical College in Savannah
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Savannah

Weather: The weather is typically southern. Summers are hot and humid while winters are short and cold. Spring and summer are the general rainy seasons with almost daily thunderstorms during the summer.

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone

SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION

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Map of the Area

Historical Facts/Landmarks:

• History of Fort Stewart
• 3rd Infantry Division Museum

HOUSING

On-post Housing is managed by Fort Stewart Family Homes.

Major realty/rental companies in the area:

• Re/Max All American Realty in Hinesville
• Great American, REALTORS in Hinesville
• S.I. Realty Company in Hinesville
• Weichert Realtors in Hinesville

SCHOOLS

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School District: Liberty County School System. Other districts in the area that are further from the installation include Bryan County Schools and Long Country School System. You can find more information at their websites.

On-Post Schools

• Elementary: Diamond Elementary (PreK-6), Kessler Elementary (K-5), and Murray Elementary (PreK-6)

Off-Post Schools:

• Elementary: Button Gwinnett Elementary, Frank Long Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Lyman Hall Elementary, Taylors Creek Elementary, and Waldo Pafford Elementary. All elementary schools include grades K-5.
• Middle: Lewis Frasier Middle School, Midway Middle School, and Snelson-Golden Middle School. The schools run from grades 6-8.
• High School: Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School.
• Private/Charter: First Preparatory Christian Academy (PreK-12) and Hinesville First United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten.

ON-POST SERVICES

• Child and Youth Services
• Army Community Service
• PX
• Commissary
• Hays Library
• Winn Army Community Hospital
• MWR
• Marne Community and Spouses’ Club
• Chaplain & Religious Services/Organizations

OFF-POST INFORMATION

Health Care:

• Hospital: Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville
• Urgent Care: St. Joseph’s/Candler Urgent Care (locations in both Hinesville and Pooler) and ExperCare Urgent Care in Richmond Hill.
• General Practitioner: SouthCoast Health (multiple locations in the area with numerous practitioners)
• Dentist: Townsend Dental and Hinesville Family Dentistry, both in Hinesville
• Vision: My EyeLab and Low Country Eye Care, both in Hinesville

Best place for beauty services:

• Hinesville Day Spa & Salon in Hinesville
• Vogue Hair Studio in Hinesville
• Nail Trix in Hinesville

Shopping/malls:

• Savannah Mall
• Oglethorpe Mall

RESTAURANTS

Hinesville:

• Zum Rosenhof German Restaurant
• Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
• Good To Go Jamaican Restaurant
• Izola’s Country Cooking

Richmond Hill:

• The Ice Cream Stop
• Jalapeños

Savannah:

• Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub
• Moon River Brewing Company
• Savannah’s Candy Kitchen

MUST DO

Hinesville:

• Spend a day in the park at Bryant Commons

Jesup:

• Catch a flick at the Jesup Drive-In Theatre

Tybee Island

• Spend a day at the beach on Tybee Island

Jekyll Island:

• Enjoy the sun and surf on Jekyll Island

Cumberland Island:

• Experience the natural habitat of Cumberland Island

Savannah:

• Don’t miss the famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other events in Savannah
• Check out all the other events in Savannah
• Walk along River Street for shopping, brew pubs, restaurants, and more
• Visit the artsy City Market
• Get some greenery at Savannah’s historic squares
• See the famous fountain at Forsyth Park

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS:

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Installation Facebook page: Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield

Military Spouse Groups:

• Fort Stewart Wives
• Army Wives of Ft. Stewart

Buy/Sell/Trade Pages:

• Fort Stewart/Hinesville Buy, Sell, Trade

Religious Services:

• Protestant Women of the Chapel Fort Stewart
• Catholic Women of the Chapel Hunter Army Airfield – HAAF

SPOUSE TESTIMONIALS

“I may be biased because I like it here. I like the weather, the location to Savannah, and the beaches. I also like the convenience of going into Savannah if I feel like it or being able to shop for what I need around here if I don’t.” — Beth G.