Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Horton House
" He shined in war and in peace, in public and in private stations "
Given by His Descendants.
Erected by Horton Decendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 31° 6.122′ N, 81° 24.865′ W. Marker is on Jekyll Island, Georgia, in Glynn County. Marker is on Riverview Drive north of Major Horton Rd., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island GA 31527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horton House Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Horton House Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Tabby (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Horton (within shouting distance of this marker); Poulain du Bignon and du Bignon Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton House Harvest (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Horton House Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Horton House Historic Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jekyll Island.
Also see . . . Horton House Historic Site. Relic of Georgia's Colonial Past - The ruins of the Horton House on Jekyll Island stand as a silent reminder of Georgia's rich colonial history. (Submitted on January 21, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.