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Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Horton House

 
 
Horton House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 18, 2009
1. Horton House Marker
Inscription. William Horton, " Undersheriff of Herefordshire," England came to Georgia in 1736. He built this building for his plantation residence and it was his home until his death in 1749. Major Horton succeeded Oglethorpe as Commander of the Regiment of British Troops stationed here.
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" He shined in war and in peace, in public and in private stations "
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Given by His Descendants.
 
Erected by Horton Decendants.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraNotable BuildingsSettlements & 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
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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.) 
 
An additional Horton House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 18, 2009
2. An additional Horton House Marker
Preservation of these ruins was made possible through the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia in cooperation with the Jekyll Island State Park Authority
Horton House Markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
3. Horton House Markers
Horton House Ruins image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 18, 2009
4. Horton House Ruins
* See "Nearby Markers" for more details about the Horton House *
 
 
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.

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