Port Wentworth is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, located on the Savannah River just west of downtown Savannah. The community's roots reach into the region's cotton and shipbuilding past, and its history is tied to Mulberry Grove, the plantation where Eli Whitney developed the cotton gin. Over time, Port Wentworth grew from those agricultural and riverfront origins into a small industrial and residential city at the northern edge of Chatham County. About 18,600 residents live in the city, which functions as part of the greater Savannah metropolitan area. The Savannah River, the Georgia Ports terminals, and the CSX and Norfolk Southern rail lines give Port Wentworth a working transportation and logistics identity, while its location along Georgia Highway 21 places downtown Savannah about ten minutes away. Interstate 95 and the Savannah airport area are also within a short drive, reinforcing the city's role as a gateway and industrial corridor. The city is served by Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, the district covering Savannah and the surrounding county. Recreation and open space are notable strengths: the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge lies nearby, the Houlihan Boat Landing provides direct access to the Savannah River, and parks such as Tom Triplett Community Park and Lewis C. Mobley Park serve local families. The Port Wentworth Historical Society and Museum preserves the area's history, including its cotton, shipbuilding, and community heritage. For residents, Port Wentworth offers a quieter, river-oriented alternative to Savannah itself, with a short commute to the city's jobs and amenities, local schools, and abundant access to the wildlife refuge and riverfront. It suits households seeking a small-town base within the fast-growing Savannah region.