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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBC1_horton-house-historic-site_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
By the end of the 18th century, WilliamHorton's small farm had become a large andprosperous plantation. After Horton's death, theisland had several owners prior to the arrival of Christophe Anne Poulain du Bignon in 1791.
Christophe du Bignon w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBAK_the-spanish-on-jekyll-island_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
Within sight and sound of St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island was ideal for entertaining Spanish visitors to the settlement at Frederica. Major William Horton, resident of the island, received the guests while Oglethorpe on St. Simons, with cannon bo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBAI_men-of-means_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
What to do when you require privacy from the overflowing crowds of guests at the Clubhouse, but want to take advantage of its world-class French chef, new billiards wing, and the cheerful fireplace of the main parlor ? The answer for Henry B. Hyd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBA4_horton-house-historic-site_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
(Left text)William Horton worked and lived on this island until his death in 1748. He made numerous improvements to the land, unfortunately many of these buildings have been lost to time, and hidden by the sandy soil.
Horton completed the tabby…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBA3_evolution-of-elegance_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
At the heart of any luxury resort or vacation retreat is sumptuous lodging. When the Jekyll Island Club incorporated in 1885, they knew that the success of the Club depended on a splendid but simple elegant Clubhouse. The Dubignon farmhouse would …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB9B_captain-wylly-road_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
There were two Captain Wyllys in the history of Jekyll. It is believed the road was named for Charles Spalding Wylly (1836- 1923), Captain in the Confederate Army, 1st Georgia Regulars, a descendant of Clement Martin, who was granted on April 5, 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB8T_m-e-thompson-and-the-purchase-of-jekyll-island_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
Melvin E. Thompson, Acting Governor, 1947-1949, was born in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, in 1903. After a career as educator and public servant, Thompson was elected Lieutenant Governor for the term beginning January, 1947. Following the death…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB89_confederate-battery_Jekyll-Island-GA.html
In 1861, Confederate battery positions on Jekyll Island were equipped with one 42-pounder gun and four 32-pounder navy guns en barbette, each having about 60 rounds of shot and shell. Casemates, hot shot furnace and magazines are recorded, also. O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAUC_brunswick-stew_Brunswick-GA.html
The first BrunswickStew was made here inthe Brunswick - GoldenIsles area in earlycolonial days. It remainsan American Favorite.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5H_s-s-oklahoma-and-esso-baton-rouge_Saint-Simons-Island-GA.html
After midnight on April 8, 1942, the German submarine U-123 was in position off the St. Simons Island sea buoy. Minutes later it chased and torpedoed two tankers, the Oklahoma and Esso Baton Rouge, killing twenty-two crew members. Survivors were b…