The Sidney Lanier Bridge connects Brunswick to Jekyll Island.
At Jekyll Island's highway entrance: “Georgia's Jewel: Jekyll Island.”
The Jekyll River, along the west side of Jekyll Island.
A boat on the Jekyll River passes in front of the Moss Cottage in Jekyll Island's historic district.
Near the Moss Cottage, a Georgia historical marker with the title “M. E. Thompson and the Purchase of Jekyll Island” has the following text:
Melvin E. Thompson, Acting Gobernor, 1947-1949, was born in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, in 1903. After a career as educator and public servant, Thompson was elected Lieutenant Governor for the term beginning January, 1947. Following the death of Governor-Elect Eugene Talmadge, shortly before his inauguration, Thompson became Acting Governor until the next scheduled general election.
During his term as Acting Governor, one of his contributions to the state was the acquiring of Jekyll Island for $675,000. The state acquired Jekyll Island by a court condemnation decree, a bargain which has been compared to the original purchase of Manhattan Island. Jekyll Island has proved to be one of Georgia's greatest assets as a year round resort area.
Dewberries along the back side of a Jekyll Island dune.
An elusive Six-lined Racerunner (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus), also along the back side of a Jekyll Island dune.
This guide to Jekyll Island is sponsored by Mitchells Publications.
Copyright © 2006 Patricia B. Mitchell.