About this property
The Jekyll Island Club was a private club on Jekyll Island, on Georgia's Atlantic coast. It was founded in 1886 when members of an incorporated hunting and recreational club purchased the island for $125,000 (about $3.1 million in 2017) from John Eugene du Bignon. The original design of the Jekyll Island Clubhouse, with its signature turret, was completed in January 1888. The club thrived through the early 20th century; its members came from many of the world's wealthiest families, most notably the Morgans, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. In November 1910, leading members of the American financial sector, including Paul Warburg and members of J.P. Morgan, met on the island in secret to draft legislation for a central bank which would later influence the Federal Reserve Act.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000385. It was listed on January 20, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Jekyll Island Club listed on the National Register?
Jekyll Island Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Jekyll Island Club?
Jekyll Island Club is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Jekyll Island Club a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Jekyll Island Club has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Jekyll Island Club?
The period of significance for Jekyll Island Club is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Jekyll Island Club?
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