History is alive in Savannah. What better way to experience it than with a quick walk on a beautiful day. Take a trip in less than 1500 steps (less than mile). Juliette Gordan Low House take 953 steps to 10 [...]
Surrounded by West Bryan Street and West Congress Street, Franklin Square was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation's founding fathers and Georgia's colony agent in London from 1768-1775. On the western side of Franklin Square Franklin [...]
Originally named Percival Square, Wright Square was later re-named to honor the last Royal Governor of Georgia, Sir James Wright. Commonly called, "Court House Square", a courthouse has stood on the corner of the square since the early days. On [...]
Built in 1734, the Oglethorpe Square is home to one of the most architecturally and historically significant homes in Savannah, the Owens-Thomas House. Located at 124 Abercorn Street, the home is one of three remaining Regency style houses designed by William Jay. The [...]
Originally name St. James Square, Telfair Square was renamed in 1883 to honor the contributions of the Telfair family to Savannah's cultural and economic success. Edward Telfair emigrated from Scotland and prospered during the Crown colony period, leading up to the Revolutionary War. [...]
The largest of all the squares, Johnson Square was named after Robert Johnson, the Royal Governor of South Carolina in 1733. Governor Johnson was a friend and aide to Oglethorpe and the early settlers of Savannah. Johnson Square was laid out in [...]
Built on Abercorn Street in 1734, Reynolds Square was named after John Reynolds, the first colonial governor of Georgia. Reynolds Square was the center of colonial government and originally held the House of Assembly, where the first reading of the [...]
Washington Square was one of several new squares laid out between 1791 and 1801. Boarded by East Bryan, East St. Julian, East Congress and Houston Street, the square is named after the Revolutionary War general and first, president, Mr. George [...]
Photo via Aecom.com Ellis Square and Decker Ward were the third to be laid our by James Oglethorpe in 1733. The square was originally called Decker Square, but as many others, was renamed later. Ellis Square is bordered [...]
In 1733, Savannah's founder, General James Edward Oglethorpe laid out the town in what is known as the ward system. The centerpiece of each ward included a square, designed to promote a sense of community within the ward and to serve as a site for military defense. The [...]