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Jekyll island, Ga.
We are at a friend’s Wedding here, it’s quite beautiful with tons of charm. Some notable things about the area:
- it was a originally a cotton farm with working slaves
- purchased by the state of Georgia and is a park now
- many wealthy families from the gilded age ( JP Morgan, Vanderbilts and Roosevelts ) had homes here
- first US transatlantic phone call was made here
- the last slave boat landed here
Worth a visit, if you’re in the area.
The Island also known for...
The Meeting at Jekyll Island
A secret gathering at a secluded island off the coast of Georgia in 1910 laid the foundations for the Federal Reserve System.
https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/jekyll-island-conferenceI was to Jekyll Island many years ago — love the VC Overseas! Enjoy that charming place!!
Have fun, Larry.
You have confirmed my previous Google research that it’s a lovely spot for a wedding!
All the best,
Jon
Ps. Lovely Overseas!
I used to be a maintenance guy at the very same hotel some twenty eight years ago when I came to us!
Worked there for about a year then moved north.
I used to love watching the sunrise and the fishing boats early in the morning…
If only wouldn’t be so many mosquitoes…😂
Thank you for bringing back those great memories!
Savor and enjoy that wonderful historical place!
I used to love watching the sunrise and the fishing boats early in the morning…
If only wouldn’t be so many mosquitoes…😂
Thank you for bringing back those great memories!
Savor and enjoy that wonderful historical place!
The sunsets here are really special as well, I’m glad this post helped bring back some pleasant memories .
Thanks for the tour, Larry!
Enjoy your time in the south. I know the weather has been fantastic lately 😁