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

Tybrisa Pavilion 1900/1996

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Tybrisa Pavilion 1900/1996 Marker

Inscription. The Tybrisa pier and pavilion has a long history on Tybee Island. The original Tybrisa pier and pavilion was built around the turn of the 20th century as a segregated event venue for the Georgia of Central Railroad. It included a bandstand, a dance floor, and bath houses. It was the heart of the entertainment district on Tybee, with wooden walkways that connected it to every major hotel along the Strand. Eventually Tybrisa would have roller skating and rides for the kids during the day with more adult oriented events in the evening such as dancing to the likes of Glenn Miller or Tommy Dorsey.

Slowly the structure began to decline and due to dispute in ownership, Tybrisa closed to the public in 1963. In 1967 the building was burned by a disgruntled employee who never received his wages.

The current pier and pavilion was built in anticipation of Tybee hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics Beach Volleyball competition, and despite the fact that Tybee Island was not chosen to host the competition, in August 1996 Tybrisa was rebuilt and once again serves an event venue for Tybee Island.
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Tybrisa pier and pavilion

Tybrisa pier and pavilion circa 1950 Tybee Island Historical Society

Tybrisa pier and pavilion burning 1967

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 31° 59.531′ N, 80° 50.821′ W. Marker is on Tybee Island, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is at the intersection of Strand Avenue and Tybrisa Stree, on the right when traveling north on Strand Avenue. The marker is at the base of the Tybee Pier & Pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1511 Strand Avenue, Tybee Island GA 31328, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

in Greater Savannah,

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: Savannah Beach Wade-Ins (a few steps from this marker); Tybee Island Orange Crush (within shouting distance of this marker); Tybrisa Pier and Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tybrisa Pavilion II (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (about 700 feet away); Nickie’s Fountain (about 700 feet away); James Adams’ Oyster House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tybee Island Fish Camp (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tybee Island.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carbo House (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Tybrisa Pavilion 1900/1996 Marker

1. Tybee Pier and Pavilion, 1996. (Submitted on July 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Tybee Pier and Pavilion. (Submitted on July 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.