M.E. Thompson GHM- 063 Glynn Co
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macleod1
N 31° 03.293 W 081° 25.313
17R E 459747 N 3435760
Another visited while on the island waymarking and geocaching. This is located along Riverview Drive near the Jekyll Island Club.
Waymark Code: WM3V95
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2008
Views: 25
The following information is from the website:http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/gahistmarkers/METhompsonhistmarker.htm
M.E. THOMPSON
AND THE
PURCHASE OF JEKYLL ISLAND
Melvin E. Thompson, Acting Governor, 1947-1949, was born in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, in 1903. After a career as educator and public servant, Thompson was elected Lieutenant Governor for the term beginning January, 1947. Following the death of Governor-Elect Eugene Talmadge, shortly before his inauguration, Thompson became Acting Governor until the next scheduled general election.
During his term as Acting Governor, one of his contributions to the state was the acquiring of Jekyll Island for $675,000. The state acquired Jekyll Island by a court condemnation decree, a bargain which has been compared to the original purchase of Manhattan Island. Jekyll Island has proved to be one of Georgia's Greatest assets as a year round resort area.
JEKYLL ISLAND - STATE PARK AUTHORITY 1963
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: None
Date: 1963
Sponsor: Jekyll Island - State Park Authority
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.