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Congregation Mickve Israel (Founded 1733)

The oldest Congregation now practicing Reform Judaism in the United States, Mickve Israel was founded by a group of Jews, mainly of Spanish-Portuguese extraction, which landed at Savannah, July...

The oldest Congregation now practicing Reform Judaism in the United States, Mickve Israel was founded by a group of Jews, mainly of Spanish- Portuguese extraction, which landed at Savannah, July...

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Lutheran Church of the Ascension (Founded, 1741)

On April 14, 1741, John Martin Bolzius, who as Pastor of the Salzburgers at Ebenezer was in charge of Lutheran work in the colony of Georgia, founded the congregation now known as the Lutheran...

On April 14, 1741, John Martin Bolzius, who as Pastor of the Salzburgers at Ebenezer was in charge of Lutheran work in the colony of Georgia, founded the congregation now known as the...

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Colonial Town Gate Davenport

In 1757, during the administration of royal Governor Henry Ellis, a line of earthwork defenses, including a palisade, was erected around Savannah. Immediately west of this marker was located...

In 1757, during the administration of royal Governor Henry Ellis, a line of earthwork defenses, including a palisade, was erected around Savannah. Immediately west of this marker was located...

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Confederate Delaying Action

Early in Dec. 1864, Gen. Sherman´s army (USA) approached Savannah by four routes, the right via Statesboro, the left near the Savannah River. Dec. 6th, Osterhaus´ 15th A.C.* (USA) reached Ogeechee...

Early in Dec. 1864, Gen. Sherman´s army (USA) approached Savannah by four routes, the right via Statesboro, the left near the Savannah River. Dec. 6th, Osterhaus´ 15th A.C.* (USA) reached...

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The 15th Corps at the Savannah and Ogeechee canal

On Dec. 6 1864, the 15th Corps [US], Maj. Gen. P. J. Osterhaus, USA, the extreme right of Gen. Sherman´s army on its destructive March to the Sea, forced a crossing of Great Ogeechee River at...

On Dec. 6 1864, the 15th Corps [US], Maj. Gen. P. J. Osterhaus, USA, the extreme right of Gen. Sherman´s army on its destructive March to the Sea, forced a crossing of Great Ogeechee River...

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Madison Square

Madison Square was laid out in 1839 and is named for the fourth president of the United States. Around the Square stand notable examples of Greek revival, Gothic, and Romanesque architecture...

Madison Square was laid out in 1839 and is named for the fourth president of the United States. Around the Square stand notable examples of Greek revival, Gothic, and Romanesque...

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Sherman at Pooler

On Dec. 9, 1864, troops of Mower´s division, 17th Corps, of Gen. Sherman´s army (federal) , which was closing in on Savannah, advanced to Pooler after suffering losses through the day from...

On Dec. 9, 1864, troops of Mower´s division, 17th Corps, of Gen. Sherman´s army (federal) , which was closing in on Savannah, advanced to Pooler after suffering losses through the day...

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General Casimir Pulaski Sergeant William Jasper

GENERAL CASIMIR PULASKI SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER Near this spot two notable heroes of the American Revolution were mortally wounded in the ill-fated assault by the American and French forces upon...

GENERAL CASIMIR PULASKI SERGEANT WILLIAM JASPER Near this spot two notable heroes of the American Revolution were mortally wounded in the ill-fated assault by the American and French forces upon...

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Wright Square

This Square, which was laid out in 1733, was originally named for John Percival, Earl of Egmont, who played a large part in founding the colony of Georgia. Its name was changed around 1763 to...

This Square, which was laid out in 1733, was originally named for John Percival, Earl of Egmont, who played a large part in founding the colony of Georgia. Its name was changed around 1763 to...

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Old Harbor Light

This beacon light was erected by the federal government in 1858 as an aid to navigation of the Savannah River. Standing 77 feet above the river level and illuminated by gas, it served for several...

This beacon light was erected by the federal government in 1858 as an aid to navigation of the Savannah River. Standing 77 feet above the river level and illuminated by gas, it served for several...

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Trinity Methodist Church Mother Church of Savannah

Trinity Church is the oldest Methodist Church in a city whose ultimate association with John Wesley and George Whitfield gives it a unique place in the history of Methodism. The cornerstone of the...

Trinity Church is the oldest Methodist Church in a city whose ultimate association with John Wesley and George Whitfield gives it a unique place in the history of Methodism. The cornerstone of...

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Site of Colonial shipyard

Approximately 300 yards northeast of this marker there was located in colonial days a shipyard where at least one vessel capable of engaging in overseas trade was built. The creek on which it...

Approximately 300 yards northeast of this marker there was located in colonial days a shipyard where at least one vessel capable of engaging in overseas trade was built. The creek on which...

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The Waving Girl

For 44 years, Florence Martus (1868-1943) lived on nearby Elba Island with her brother, the lighthouse keeper, and no ship arrived for Savannah or departed form 1887 to 1931 without her waving a...

For 44 years, Florence Martus (1868-1943) lived on nearby Elba Island with her brother, the lighthouse keeper, and no ship arrived for Savannah or departed form 1887 to 1931 without her waving a...

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Lazaretto

After the repeal of the anti-slavery provision in the Charter of the Colony of Georgia on 1749, an act permitting the importation of slaves ordered the erection of a Lazaretto (Quarantine Station)...

After the repeal of the anti-slavery provision in the Charter of the Colony of Georgia on 1749, an act permitting the importation of slaves ordered the erection of a Lazaretto (Quarantine...

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John Wesley (1703—1791)

On February 6, 1736, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, landed at Peeper (now Cockspur) Island near here and there preached to his fellow voyagers his first sermon on American soil. A monument...

On February 6, 1736, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, landed at Peeper (now Cockspur) Island near here and there preached to his fellow voyagers his first sermon on American soil. A monument...

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Tybee Island

Tybee Island was named by the Indians who came from the interior to hunt and fish. Settled since the beginning of the colony of Georgia, it was the scene in 1775 of the first capture by the first...

Tybee Island was named by the Indians who came from the interior to hunt and fish. Settled since the beginning of the colony of Georgia, it was the scene in 1775 of the first capture by the...

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Fort Pulaski

Named for General Casimer Pulaski, the Polish hero who was mortally wounded at the siege of Savannah, 1779, Fort Pulaski was built in accordance with plans by General Simon Bernard, formerly chief...

Named for General Casimer Pulaski, the Polish hero who was mortally wounded at the siege of Savannah, 1779, Fort Pulaski was built in accordance with plans by General Simon Bernard, formerly...

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Federal Batteries on Tybee Island

Between February 21 and April 9, 1862, Federal troops under Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore erected 36 guns in 11 batteries, extending eastwardly on Tybee Island from Lazeretto [sic] Creek opposite Fort...

Between February 21 and April 9, 1862, Federal troops under Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore erected 36 guns in 11 batteries, extending eastwardly on Tybee Island from Lazeretto [sic] Creek opposite Fort...

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James Moore Wayne, 1790—1867

JAMES MOORE WAYNE, 1790- 1867 FOR 32 YEARS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT The residence opposite this site, known as the Gordon House, was built between 1819- 1821. A fine example of...

JAMES MOORE WAYNE, 1790- 1867 FOR 32 YEARS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT The residence opposite this site, known as the Gordon House, was built between 1819- 1821. A fine example of...

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Tybee lighthouse

A lighthouse on Tybee was one of the first public structures in Georgia. Completed in 1736 by William Blithman of cedar piles and brickwork, its 90 foot height made it the loftiest in America....

A lighthouse on Tybee was one of the first public structures in Georgia. Completed in 1736 by William Blithman of cedar piles and brickwork, its 90 foot height made it the loftiest in...

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