Jekyll Island
a special place in the Golden Isles
National Historic Landmark District
The Old Jekyll Clubhouse was built between 1887 and 1902 as a winter hunting
retreat for wealthy businessmen such as William Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, William Rockefeller and Marshall Field.
This renovated Victorian building is now a hotel and event center.
An afternoon wedding party used the hotel lawn.
Cinderella carriage waiting for the newlyweds.
Next door is a special building called "The House of Power" used by J.P Morgan, James A. Scrymser, of AT&T, William Rockefeller of Standard Oil and others who wanted more privacy away from the clubhouse.
Indian Mound Cottage was owned by the Rockefeller family.
Maybe this is an early model golf cart used by the family.
Goodyear Family Cottage 1906
Moss Cottage owned by George Macy of A & P Grocery.
Horton House is one of the oldest buildings in Georgia built in 1743.
Oyster shells were burned to make lime which was combined with water,
sand and fresh oyster shells to make tabby concrete for construction.
The Spanish targeted this house during their conflict with England.
Horton House is one of the oldest buildings in Georgia built in 1743.
Oyster shells were burned to make lime which was combined with water,
sand and fresh oyster shells to make tabby concrete for construction.
The Spanish targeted this house during their conflict with England.
Clam Creek Fishing Pier.
Across the street is the Jekyll Island Campground
with 199 sites for RV's and tents.
Great Dunes Park next to the Convention Center and hotels.
The state of Georgia is known for it's fresh sweet shrimp. The Rah Bar provided a great view, warm breezes and ambiance for a late afternoon meal.
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