Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Tybrisa Pavilion II

Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion at Tybee Island

Photographed By David Tibbs, November 21, 2008

1. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Tybrisa Pavilion II The Tybrisa Pavilion stood for three-quarters of a century as a landmark on the South Atlantic Ocean. Built in 1891 by the Central of Georgia Railroad, it became a well known destination for day-trippers and seasonal visitors during a time when advertisements hailed Tybee as the "Premier South Atlantic Resort." Its open dance floor amid a coastal setting made it a legendary stop on the "Big Band" tour and for five decades of other entertainers. Fire destroyed it in 1967.
Led by the efforts of the people of Tybee Island, Chatham County built the Tybrisa Pavilion II and dedicated it with the Tybee Island City Council on this 9th day of August, 1996.

Board of Commissioners of Chatham County

Joseph B. Mahany, Chairman. Frank O. Murray, Vise-Chairman. Dr. Priscilla D. Tomas, Pro-Tem. David L. Saussy, District 1. Joe Murray Rivers, District 2. Patrick O. Shay, District 3. Harris Odell Jr., District 5. Ben Price, District 6. Eddie W. DeLoach, District 7.

City Council of Tybee Island

1996-1997
Walter W. Parker, Mayor.

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Pier and Pavilion at Tybee Island Walter Parker dedicated his life to public service. Following a distinguished military career, he returned to Tybee Island and served two years on the City Council and 16 years as Mayor. He championed beautification and beach renourishment projects, lobbied successfully for federal, state and local funding for beach projects, and helped to convince Chatham County to build Tybrisa II (Pier and Pavilion). For these accomplishments, he will forever be remembered.
Dedicated this 12th day of May, 2007

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2007.

Location. 31° 59.521′ N, 80° 50.785′ W. Marker is on Tybee Island, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker can be reached from Tybrisa Street, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 80. Located at the end of Tybrisa Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tybee Island GA 31328, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Carbo House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Screven (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fort Screven District (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fort Screven Bakery

Photographed By David Tibbs, November 21, 2008

2. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Marker

The Walker Parker Pier & Pavilion plaque. This plaque hangs alongside the Tybrisa Pavilion II Marker.

(approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Screven (approx. 2 miles away); The Loss of the HMS Otranto October 1918 (approx. 2 miles away); H.M.S. Otranto and Fort Screven (approx. 2 miles away); Henry Sims Morgan (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tybee Island.

More about this marker. The markers are on the right hand side of the pavilion as you enter.

Also see . . .
1. Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
2. Tybee Island, Georgia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

The Tybrisa Pavilion II-The Walter Parker Pier & Pavilion.At Tybee Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, November 21, 2008

3. The Tybrisa Pavilion II-The Walter Parker Pier & Pavilion.At Tybee Island

The Tybrisa Pavilion II image. Click for full size.

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4. The Tybrisa Pavilion II

The Tybrisa Pavilion II Mural image. Click for full size.

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5. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Mural

The Tybrisa Pavilion II Markers image. Click for full size.

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6. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Markers

Markers can be seen on the right.

The Tybrisa Pavilion II Woodwork image. Click for full size.

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7. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Woodwork

Looking Back From Pier image. Click for full size.

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8. Looking Back From Pier

The Tybrisa Pavilion II Beach View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, November 21, 2008

9. The Tybrisa Pavilion II Beach View

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