Historic Sites

Motor along the marsh, pedal under the live oak trees, and enjoy Jekyll Island’s cottage colony built by America’s grand society during the Gilded Age.

National Historic Landmark District

The Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District is one of the largest ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States. The 240-acre historic district includes the Jekyll Island Clubhouse, the Club Wharf, the Club Power Plant, historic Faith Chapel, and numerous other historic buildings.
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Horton House

Major William Horton was granted Jekyll Island by the Trustees of the colony of Georgia in 1738, and he constructed this home in 1743. The Horton House is one of the oldest buildings in the state of Georgia, and the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Wanderer Memorial

In 1858, the Wanderer sailed into the St. Andrews Sound south of Jekyll Island. On board were roughly 400 enslaved Africans who were illegally imported to the United States. The Wanderer Memorial includes a sculpture by artist Mario Schambon and three text panels describing the series of events.
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Archaeological Sites

The Jekyll Island Museum began actively managing the archaeological resources of the island in the 1970s. Since that time, the museum has conducted archaeological surveys, site testing, and research projects on Jekyll Island’s historic and prehistoric resources.
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