- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Jekyll Island
- Creator:
- Ralph Daniel
- Date of Original:
- 2014-04-09
- Subject:
- Barrier islands--Georgia
Beaches--Georgia--Jekyll Island
Atlantic Ocean
Beach plants--Georgia--Jekyll Island - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Glynn County, Jekyll Island, 31.07021, -81.42272
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Since 1950 Jekyll has operated under the auspices of the Jekyll Island Authority. The island has become renowned for the preservation of its natural and historic resources, and it provides public access to thousands of visitors annually.
Photograph of a beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island, at 5,700 acres, is the smallest of Georgia's barrier islands. The western side of Jekyll Island is fronted by Jekyll Creek and salt marsh, and the eastern edge of the island is defined by its beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Since 1950 Jekyll has operated under the auspices of the Jekyll Island Authority. The island has become renowned for the preservation of its natural and historic resources, and it provides public access to thousands of visitors annually. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/jekyll-island/m-2088/
- Rights Holder:
- Photograph by Forrest Shropshire
Courtesy of Georgia Department of Economic Development
Explore Georgia - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/jekyll-island
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
Photograph by Ralph Daniel - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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