Horton House Historic Site
Horton House Historic Site, Colonial historic site in Jekyll Island, United States.
The Horton House Historic Site features exposed walls constructed with tabby concrete, a coastal building material made from oyster shells, lime, and sand.
Major William Horton built this residence in 1743 after Spanish forces destroyed his first house, establishing one of the oldest surviving structures in Georgia.
The site includes the DuBignon Cemetery, containing graves of the French family who managed the property from 1790 until the mid-nineteenth century.
Visitors can access the historic site throughout the year and explore the remnants of the colonial structure while reading educational panels about its past.
Major William Horton produced the first beer in Georgia at this location while growing crops to supply the neighboring Frederica Settlement.
Location: Jekyll Island
GPS coordinates: 31.10190,-81.41440
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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