Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Morgan Tennis Court
Tennis, anyone?
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 13, 2018
1. Morgan Tennis Court Marker
By 1905, tennis was gaining popularity on the island over hunting. Robert Pruyn, chairman of the committee on golf and sports, said, "For two years, tennis has been the most popular outdoor sport," and requested additional courts to be constructed.
This indoor tennis court, named for Club President J.P. Morgan Jr. (below left), was completed in 1930, and several lively tournaments were played here from 1934 to the close of the Club.
Bernon S. Prentice, Club President and Davis Cup Captain (below right), was usually found here. His participation in the tournaments helped them gain national recognition and attracted many tennis celebrities to Jekyll Island.
Did you know? In 1941, members were charged $5 an hour to use the court at night in order to cover the cost of electricity.
Erected by Jekyll Island Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 31° 3.475′ N, 81° 25.246′ W. Marker is on Jekyll Island, Georgia, in Glynn County. It is at the intersection of Old Plantation Road and Pier Road, on the right when traveling north
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles, and on the Sea Islands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sans Souci Boiler House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sans Souci (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Men of Means (about 400 feet away); The Skeet House (about 400 feet away); Fairbank Cottage Site (about 400 feet away); The Clubhouse (about 500 feet away); First Transcontinental Call (about 500 feet away); Childhood in an Island Paradise (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jekyll Island.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Winter City (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Evolution of Elegance (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Morgan Tennis Court. Contributing property, Jekyll Island Club Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #72000385.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Jekyll Island Club Historic District
Also see . . . Jekyll Island Club Historic District.
The club thrived through(Submitted on July 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)the early 20th century; its members came from many of the world's wealthiest families, most notably the Morgans, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. The complex was designated a historic landmark in 1978.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 13, 20182. Marker detail: J.P. Morgan Jr. (left)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 13, 2018
3. Marker detail: tennis court interior
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 13, 2018
4. Morgan Tennis Court Marker (wide view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 13, 2018
5. Morgan Tennis Court
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,159 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
