Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Infirmary / Furness Cottage
Jekyll Island Museum
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
1. The Infirmary / Furness Cottage Marker
On the Move
When first constructed in 1890, Furness Cottage stood as a lone sentry in the southern portion of the Club compound. The growing popularity of cottage construction led to its first move, off of Riverview Drive.
Joseph Pulitzer purchased the cottage from Walter Furness in 1896 and relocated it away from Riverview Drive. He subsequently used the cottage for his servants' accommodations. The cottage remained in its second location for some time.
In 1930 Frank Goodyear, Jr. purchased the structure and moved it to its current location. Goodyear then donated the building to the Jekyll Island Club to be used as an infirmary. The infirmary was fully equipped and staffed during the season and operated until the close of the club in 1942.
Panel funded by a donation from the Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, Inc.
Erected by Jekyll Island Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 3.403′ N, 81° 25.191′ W. Marker is on Jekyll Island, Georgia, in Glynn County. Marker is on Old Plantation Road west of Stable Road, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan Tennis Court (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sans Souci Boiler House (about 700 feet away); All Work and No Play (about 700 feet away); Childhood in an Island Paradise (about 700 feet away); The Skeet House (about 800 feet away); M.E. Thompson and the Purchase of Jekyll Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enigma of the Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sans Souci (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jekyll Island.
Regarding The Infirmary / Furness Cottage. Contributing property, Jekyll Island Club Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #72000385.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Jekyll Island Club Historic District
Also see . . . Jekyll Island Club Historic District.
The club thrived through the early 20th century; its members came from many of the world's wealthiest families, most notably the Morgans, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. The complex was designated a historic landmark in 1978.(Submitted on July 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
2. Marker detail: Jekyll Island map
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
3. The Infirmary / Furness Cottage Marker (wide view; Furness Cottage west side in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
4. The Infirmary / Furness Cottage
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
5. The Infirmary / Furness Cottage (southwest corner)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 14, 2018
6. The Infirmary / Furness Cottage (southeast corner; view from Stable Road)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
