Horton House — Attraction in Jekyll Island

Horton House on Jekyll Island is a captivating glimpse into the island's rich history! Constructed in 1743 after William Horton's initial home was destroyed in a Spanish attack, this colonial-era house stands as a testament to resilience and perseverance. Horton's significant role in Georgia's early colonial period, including his leadership at Fort Frederica, adds depth to the site's historical significance. The property's lush surroundings and diverse crops cultivated by Horton offer a fascinating insight into colonial life. Additionally, the inclusion of the DuBignon Family cemetery adds to the site's historical charm. As one of Georgia's oldest tabby buildings, Horton House's presence on the National Register of Historic Places highlights its importance in preserving the state's heritage. A must-visit for history...

You can find more about the Horton house online but just know this was pretty much the first settlement of Europeans here. The DuBignons took over from Hortons and had their family burial ground across the street. The house looked so small by today's standard, but was of such significance 300 yrs ago.

There is barely 4 cars length parking and few come to this side of the island (reminds me of Charles Linburgs resting ground on Maui). The cemetery plot overlooks an open marsh land formed by hurricanes long after it's construction, with a small oyster filled creek winding by. Kinda fitting---as time goes by.

The campground is on the land where the British regiment under Oglethorpe settled. Just to reflect on the deep history here is a...

If you have time to make a quick stop and check out a small house with a cool history then go ahead and check this out. Horton house though a tiny, windowless two-story house made of oyster shells and mud is a wonder of its own. When I arrived it didn't look like much at all but when I looked and read the history it truly made the whole ordeal much more amazing. The house had been standing for 100 or more years and the walls though slightly redone were still standing. Along with that this house helps the owners of Jekyll Island until it was then handed off. Next to Horton House is the burial ground for people who died on Jekyll Island and I must say though the house isn't much to see its the history that makes this place much more...