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Lowell Mason (1792—1872)

Lowell Mason, noted composer of sacred music, was organist of the Independent Presbyterian Church (1820- 1827), and Superintendent of its Sunday School (1815- 1827). A native of New England, Mason...

Lowell Mason, noted composer of sacred music, was organist of the Independent Presbyterian Church (1820- 1827), and Superintendent of its Sunday School (1815- 1827). A native of New England, Mason...

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Independent Presbyterian Church

The Independent Presbyterian Church was organized in 1755. The first meeting house stood facing Market Square in Savannah, between what are now St. Julian and Bryan Streets, on property granted by...

The Independent Presbyterian Church was organized in 1755. The first meeting house stood facing Market Square in Savannah, between what are now St. Julian and Bryan Streets, on property granted by...

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Birthplace of Juliette Low (1860—1927)

In the house that stands opposite this marker Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, was born, October 31, 1860. It was her girlhood home until her...

In the house that stands opposite this marker Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, was born, October 31, 1860. It was her girlhood home until...

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American Grand Prize Races, 1910 and 1911 Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1911

On each side of Waters Avenue at this site stood the grandstands built for the famous Savannah automobile races in 1910 and 1911. The starting and finishing line was located in front of the...

On each side of Waters Avenue at this site stood the grandstands built for the famous Savannah automobile races in 1910 and 1911. The starting and finishing line was located in front of...

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Col. James S. McIntosh (1784—1847)

James S. McIntosh achieved an immortal record of gallantry in the war of 1812 and in the war with Mexico. In 1814 he saw considerable action on the Canadian border, being severely wounded at...

James S. McIntosh achieved an immortal record of gallantry in the war of 1812 and in the war with Mexico. In 1814 he saw considerable action on the Canadian border, being severely wounded...

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Dr. Wm. A. Caruthers (1802—46) Early American Novelist

One block west of this marker -- at the northwest corner of Hull and Whitaker Streets -- stood, formerly, the residence of William Alexander Caruthers, Virginia´s earliest significant novelist. He...

One block west of this marker -- at the northwest corner of Hull and Whitaker Streets -- stood, formerly, the residence of William Alexander Caruthers, Virginia´s earliest significant novelist. He...

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Gen. Lachlan McIntosh (1727—1806)

Lachlan McIntosh, Georgia´s ranking Continental officer in the american REvolution, was the son of John Mor Mackintosh who settled with a group of Highlanders on the altamaha in 1736. Laclan...

Lachlan McIntosh, Georgia´s ranking Continental officer in the american REvolution, was the son of John Mor Mackintosh who settled with a group of Highlanders on the altamaha in 1736. Laclan...

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SS Savannah and SS John Randolph

The first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, the SS SAVANNAH, sailed from this harbor on May 22, 1819 and reached Liverpool 27 days later. The anniversary of her sailing, May 22, is celebrated...

The first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, the SS SAVANNAH, sailed from this harbor on May 22, 1819 and reached Liverpool 27 days later. The anniversary of her sailing, May 22, is...

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General Samuel Elbert

Near this spot, March 3rd, 1779, General Samuel Elbert, then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Masons, commanding 60 Continentals and 150 Georgia Militia, made one of...

Near this spot, March 3rd, 1779, General Samuel Elbert, then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Masons, commanding 60 Continentals and 150 Georgia Militia, made one...

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Gen. Samuel Elbert (1740—1788)

Samuel Elbert, who became brigadier general in the Continental Army and governor of Georgia, migrated to this province from South Carolina as an orphan youth during the Colonial period. He...

Samuel Elbert, who became brigadier general in the Continental Army and governor of Georgia, migrated to this province from South Carolina as an orphan youth during the Colonial period. He...

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Telfair Family Mansion (1818 — William Jay, architect)

This building is one of the city´s outstanding examples of Regency architecture. The main floor and basement kitchens are maintained as a historic house museum. The rotunda and west wing are later...

This building is one of the city´s outstanding examples of Regency architecture. The main floor and basement kitchens are maintained as a historic house museum. The rotunda and west wing are...

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Old Sorrel—Weed House

A fine example of Greek Revival style, this building (completed in 1840 from the plans of Charles B. Cluskey, a well-known Georgia architect) shows the distinguished trend of Savannah architecture...

A fine example of Greek Revival style, this building (completed in 1840 from the plans of Charles B. Cluskey, a well-known Georgia architect) shows the distinguished trend of Savannah architecture...

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Owens—Thomas house Marquis De Lafayette

This residence is the outstanding monument to the architectural genius of William Jay who completed his designs for its construction prior to his twenty-first birthday. Supervision of the work...

This residence is the outstanding monument to the architectural genius of William Jay who completed his designs for its construction prior to his twenty-first birthday. Supervision of the...

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Casimir Pulaski

The great Polish patriot to whose memory this monument is erected was mortally wounded approxiamately one-half mile northwest of this spot during the assault by the French and American forces on...

The great Polish patriot to whose memory this monument is erected was mortally wounded approxiamately one-half mile northwest of this spot during the assault by the French and American forces on...

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Hugh McCall (1767—1823) Early Georgian Historian

Hugh McCall who is buried here was the author of the first history of Georgia. Forced by ill health into retirement, McCall, who was a brevet major, U.S. Infantry, became interested in the history...

Hugh McCall who is buried here was the author of the first history of Georgia. Forced by ill health into retirement, McCall, who was a brevet major, U.S. Infantry, became interested in the history...

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Pulaski Monument

The monument erected in this Square to the memory of General Casimir Pulaski, who fell at Savannah in the cause of American Independence, was completed in 1854. The corner-stone was laid, with...

The monument erected in this Square to the memory of General Casimir Pulaski, who fell at Savannah in the cause of American Independence, was completed in 1854. The corner-stone was laid,...

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Duellist's Grave

The epitaph to James Wilde on the nearby tomb is a melancholy reminder of the days of duelling and, particularly, of a tragic affair of honor fought January 16, 1815, on the Carolina side of the...

The epitaph to James Wilde on the nearby tomb is a melancholy reminder of the days of duelling and, particularly, of a tragic affair of honor fought January 16, 1815, on the Carolina side of...

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Edward Greene Malbone (1777—1807)

Beneath this modest slab rest the remains of America´s foremost painter of miniatures. Malbone, a native of Rhode Island, began his career in Providence at the age of seventeen. He pursued his...

Beneath this modest slab rest the remains of America´s foremost painter of miniatures. Malbone, a native of Rhode Island, began his career in Providence at the age of seventeen. He pursued...

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Colonial Park

This cemetery, the second in Colonial Savannah, was the burying ground for the City from about 1750 until it was closed against burials in 1853. Among the distinguished dead who rest here are:...

This cemetery, the second in Colonial Savannah, was the burying ground for the City from about 1750 until it was closed against burials in 1853. Among the distinguished dead who rest here...

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The Trustees' Garden

At this site was located the first public agricultural experimental garden in America. From this garden was disseminated the upland cotton which later comprised the greater part of the world´s...

At this site was located the first public agricultural experimental garden in America. From this garden was disseminated the upland cotton which later comprised the greater part of the world´s...

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