Horton House, Jekyll Island

About Horton House

Horton House is one of Georgia's oldest tabby buildings, built in 1743 by William Horton after a Spanish attack destroyed his original structure. Visitors explore the restored home and learn about Horton's role as a military aide to General Oglethorpe, commanding troops at Fort Frederica on nearby St. Simons Island. The property demonstrates Horton's agricultural operations, where he grew a variety of crops to supply the Frederica Settlement and brewed Georgia's first beer at his plantation. The site also features the DuBignon Family cemetery, as the DuBignon family occupied the house from 1790 into the mid-1800s after purchasing Jekyll Island in 1790. The Horton House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on Jekyll Island, this historic site appeals to visitors interested in colonial Georgia history and early American settlement patterns. A visit involves viewing the tabby structure and cemetery while learning about the island's role in the colony's development.