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Fort Screven

The Legislature of Georgia in 1786 passed a law providing for a fort on Cockspur or Tybee Island to be named in honor of General James Screven, Revolutionary War hero, it was never built by the...

The Legislature of Georgia in 1786 passed a law providing for a fort on Cockspur or Tybee Island to be named in honor of General James Screven, Revolutionary War hero, it was never built by...

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United States Customhouse

Tomo-Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws, a tribe of the Creek Indian Nation, is buried in this Square. He has been called a co-founder, with Oglethorpe, of The U.S. Customhouse stands on historic...

Tomo-Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws, a tribe of the Creek Indian Nation, is buried in this Square. He has been called a co-founder, with Oglethorpe, of The U.S. Customhouse stands on historic...

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Old Savannah Cotton Exchange

The Savannah Cotton Exchange building was completed in 1887, during the era when Savannah ranked first as a cotton seaport on the Atlantic and second in the world. in its heyday as a cotton port...

The Savannah Cotton Exchange building was completed in 1887, during the era when Savannah ranked first as a cotton seaport on the Atlantic and second in the world. in its heyday as a cotton port...

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Capt. Denis N. Cottineau (1745—1808)

This grave links Savannah with one of history´s greatest naval dramas -- the epic fight in 1779 between the ´Bon Homme Richard´ and ´Serapis´ in which John Paul Jones immortalized himself. Denis...

This grave links Savannah with one of history´s greatest naval dramas -- the epic fight in 1779 between the ´Bon Homme Richard´ and ´Serapis´ in which John Paul Jones immortalized himself....

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Chatham Artillery's "Washington Guns"

These cannon, which were captured when Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in the American Revolution, were a gift to the Chatham Artillery by President George Washington -- a mark of his...

These cannon, which were captured when Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in the American Revolution, were a gift to the Chatham Artillery by President George Washington -- a mark of...

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Chatham Artillery's "Washington Guns"

These bronze cannon were presented to the Chatham Artillery by President Washington after his visit to Savannah in 1791. Of English and French make, respectively, they are excellent examples of...

These bronze cannon were presented to the Chatham Artillery by President Washington after his visit to Savannah in 1791. Of English and French make, respectively, they are excellent examples of...

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Evacuation of Savannah

James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, landed with the original colonists, about 114 in number, at the foot of this bluff on February 1 (February 12, new style), 1733. The site where he...

James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, landed with the original colonists, about 114 in number, at the foot of this bluff on February 1 (February 12, new style), 1733. The site where...

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Capture of the USS "Water Witch"

In May, 1864, the USS ´Water Witch´ (80 officers and men and 4 guns), Lt. Comdr. Austin Pendergrast, USN, was on patrol duty in Ossabaw Sound. On the 31st, Flag Officer Wm. W. Hunter, CSN,...

In May, 1864, the USS ´Water Witch´ (80 officers and men and 4 guns), Lt. Comdr. Austin Pendergrast, USN, was on patrol duty in Ossabaw Sound. On the 31st, Flag Officer Wm. W. Hunter, CSN,...

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Joseph Clay, patriot

A native of Yorkshire, Joseph Clay (1741-1804) settled at Savannah at the age of nineteen. His uncle, James Habersham, declared that his "Industry" was "highly commendable" and "his Abilities for...

A native of Yorkshire, Joseph Clay (1741-1804) settled at Savannah at the age of nineteen. His uncle, James Habersham, declared that his "Industry" was "highly commendable" and "his Abilities for...

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Sherman's Headquarters, Green—Meldrim Mansion

General William Tecumseh Sherman used this house as headquarters from Dec. 22, 1864, until Feb. 1, 1865. Charles Green offered the use of his home to General Sherman and his staff. Sherman´s...

General William Tecumseh Sherman used this house as headquarters from Dec. 22, 1864, until Feb. 1, 1865. Charles Green offered the use of his home to General Sherman and his staff. Sherman´s...

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Major John Berrien (1759—1815)

In 1775 John Berrien of New Jersey came to the province of Georgia, where one of his mother´s kin had previously settled. His father, John Berrien (1711-1772), was a judge of the supreme court of...

In 1775 John Berrien of New Jersey came to the province of Georgia, where one of his mother´s kin had previously settled. His father, John Berrien (1711-1772), was a judge of the supreme court...

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Jasper Spring

On this spot, according to long and persistent tradition, occurred one of Sergeant William Jasper´s most famous exploits during the American Revoution. Here, in 1779, at the spring then located...

On this spot, according to long and persistent tradition, occurred one of Sergeant William Jasper´s most famous exploits during the American Revoution. Here, in 1779, at the spring then located...

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Sergeant Jasper

Sergeant William Jasper, the famed Revolutionary hero, was mortally wounded a few hundred yards northwest of this spot on October 9, 1779, in the ill-fated attack of the American and French forces...

Sergeant William Jasper, the famed Revolutionary hero, was mortally wounded a few hundred yards northwest of this spot on October 9, 1779, in the ill-fated attack of the American and French...

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Birthplace of the University of Georgia

Directly across Bay Street from this marker formerly stood the brick building. Built in late colonial days and known as the "Coffee House." In which the Legislature of Georgia met in 1785. Owned...

Directly across Bay Street from this marker formerly stood the brick building. Built in late colonial days and known as the "Coffee House." In which the Legislature of Georgia met in 1785. Owned...

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James Edward Oglethorpe (1696—1785)

The monument in this Square to James Edward Oglethorpe -- the great soldier-philanthropist who founded the colony of Georgia -- was erected by the State of Georgia, the City of Savannah and...

The monument in this Square to James Edward Oglethorpe -- the great soldier-philanthropist who founded the colony of Georgia -- was erected by the State of Georgia, the City of Savannah...

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William Scarbrough Promoter of the First Transoceanic Steamship

William Scarbrough (1776-1838) was the moving force among the enterprising business men of Savannah who in 1819 sent the first steamship across the Atlantic Ocean. The corporate charter which...

William Scarbrough (1776-1838) was the moving force among the enterprising business men of Savannah who in 1819 sent the first steamship across the Atlantic Ocean. The corporate charter which...

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King's Bridge

Dec. 1864. After a 300 mile march which had left a wide belt of destruction from ´Atlanta to the Sea,´ Gen. Sherman´s army (USA) of about 60,000 men was nearing Savannah. During he first weeks of...

Dec. 1864. After a 300 mile march which had left a wide belt of destruction from ´Atlanta to the Sea,´ Gen. Sherman´s army (USA) of about 60,000 men was nearing Savannah. During he first weeks...

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Battery Jones

Dec. 1864. Beginning near this point and extending about 500 yards north along the left bank of Salt Creek, astride the old SAvannah and Darien (Ogeechee) road, strong earthworks were constructed...

Dec. 1864. Beginning near this point and extending about 500 yards north along the left bank of Salt Creek, astride the old SAvannah and Darien (Ogeechee) road, strong earthworks were constructed...

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Old City Exchange Bell

This bell, which is believed to the oldest in Georgia, bears the date 1802. Imported from Amsterdam, it hung in the cupola of the City Exchange from 1804 until a short time before that building...

This bell, which is believed to the oldest in Georgia, bears the date 1802. Imported from Amsterdam, it hung in the cupola of the City Exchange from 1804 until a short time before that building...

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Comer House, Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederate States of America, Was a quest in 1886 in the house on the northeast corner of Bull and Taylor Streets. The residence (built about 1880) was at...

Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederate States of America, Was a quest in 1886 in the house on the northeast corner of Bull and Taylor Streets. The residence (built about 1880) was at...

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