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

Nickie’s Fountain

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Nickie’s Fountain Marker

Inscription. This fountain was donated to the City of Tybee Island by Nicholas Charles Alexander in loving memory of his wife Voncyle. Nickie, as he was known to his many friends, was a Tybee icon, a City Council member, business owner and shrewd entrepreneur. Nickie loved Tybee, its citizens and its quirkiness. Nickie developed a strong bond to the island and was a visionary leader in the development of the City's business district. He served in the US Army before moving to Tybee and lived here for over 70 years.

Born in 1921 Nickie died peacefully at age 94 in his Tybee home on March 11, 2016. He will forever be remembered as a quiet but forceful presence, loyal and generous to his many friends who loved him. This fountain is Nickie's bequest to his beloved Island home.

Erected by City of Tybee, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places.

Location. 31° 59.526′ N, 80° 50.966′ W. Marker is on Tybee Island, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is on Inlet Avenue 0.1 miles south of Lovell Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1605 Inlet Ave, 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

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walking distance of this marker: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); Tybrisa Pavilion 1900/1996 (about 700 feet away); Tybee Island Orange Crush (about 800 feet away); Savannah Beach Wade-Ins (about 800 feet away); Tybrisa Pier and Pavilion (about 800 feet away); The Tybrisa Pavilion II (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Adams’ Oyster House (approx. ¼ mile away); Tybee Island Fish Camp (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tybee Island.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carbo House (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Nickie’s Fountain. (Submitted on July 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Nickie’s Fountain Marker

Nickie’s Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. Nickie’s Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.