Monthly Archives: October 2019
When the Cherokee Campground first opened in 1958, little did we know that it would leave a trail behind that would again be cause for controversy and concern 61 years later. Wayne Morrow and Julius Bostwick first signed their lease agreement in 1958 of what would become known as the Cherokee Campground. The lease was offered at an annual rate of $1,750 plus 3% of the gross revenue, and effective for 20 years. The duration however included a little caveat,…..
The 65/35 rule on Jekyll Island has been debated for several decades, ever since its inception. And while the discussion may still be ongoing among some admirers and lovers of the island, the rule is no longer in effect and has not been since 2014. There is however a lot of forgotten history that warrants some clarification. When the Jekyll Island Authority was created in 1950, the Authority Act* stipulated that only one third of the island could be offered…..
It seems like such a long time ago that the preferred family pastime was a Sunday picnic in the park. I am obviously referring to the late 1950s and mid-sixties, when it was a family tradition to load the car with BBQ-goodies and picnic baskets and hit the road for Jekyll Island. Since the first development plan was created in 1950*, five original picnic recreation areas were identified in addition to five residential areas. All of them were supplied with…..
No, I am not taking you back to 1933. That is a period other authors are much better informed about. I am talking about Jekyll Island State Park, and how it finally allowed to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the island. Since inception in 1947, the island had been “dry”, which is a strange image if you think about it. A barrier island, surrounded by water and yet completely “dry” on land. But how dry was the island really?…..
