Horton House Ruins

Constructed around 1740, this site represents one of the most significant tabby ruins remaining on the Georgia coast. Consisting of a mixture of shells, lime, sand, and water, tabby has long been a popular building material along the Georgia and Florida coasts. Built by Major William Horton, one of James Oglethorpe's most trusted officers, the Horton House served both as a British Empire outpost and Horton's residence until his death in Savannah in 1748.

The Horton House Ruins are maintained as part of the Jekyll Island Historic District.

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LOCATION

The Horton House is located on North Riverview Drive on Jekyll Island. Jekyll Island is 10 miles east of I-95 at exit 6, near Brunswick, GA.

ADDRESS

Jekyll Island Museum
375 Riverview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

TELEPHONE

(912) 635-2119 (administrative office)

OPERATING HOURS

Open year-round
Memorial Day - Labor Day: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Labor Day - Nov 15: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Nov. 16 - Feb 28: 9:30 am - 3 pm
March 1 - Memorial Day: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING

Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally short and mild with variable precipitation and occasional "northeasters." Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes.

DIRECTIONS

Exit I-95 at exit 6. Head north on U.S. Highway 17, following signs to Jekyll Island. The Jekyll Island Causeway is on the right. The causeway leads directly onto the island. Island entry toll is $2 per vehicle. The Horton House is located along North Riverview Drive (Route 50) near the northern tip of the island.

ADJACENT VISITOR ACTIVITIES

St. Simons Island; Fort Frederica; Historic Brunswick; Sea Island; Hamilton Plantation Slave Cabins; Cumberland Island.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Click here for more information about the Jekyll Island Historic District.

For more information about Jekyll Island, including lodging, call the Jekyll Island Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-841-6586.