Quick stop while I was visiting Tybee Island last year. It is one of the smallest lighthouses in…read moreGeorgia, located on a tiny island in the south channel of the Savannah River. Its part of Fort Pulaski National Monument. Its not open to the public for visiting. You can get close if your kayaking. The national park service does operate Cockspur Lighthouse, see website for the interesting facts about Cockspur. If you love lighthouses its a great stop for the history and views.

Decided to stop in here as we were headed to Tybee Island and we ended up spending so much time we…read moredidn't even go to the island! Fort Pulaski is in amazing condition and you get to walk through the tunnels as well as on top of the fort! They give you a paper with a map explaining history, and another one that tells you about all the canons. They have many original canons that you can see, and the information signs throughout the fort do a great job of just hitting the cool highlights without overwhelming you with information. The walk to the lighthouse is beautiful and you get some great views of the Savannah River.

Johnson Square was a nice place to visit while we were in town. We really like taking photos and…read morelooking around the sites and seeing everything that had to offer.

Johnson Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah. Located in the northernmost row of the city's…read morefive rows of squares, it was the first of the squares to be laid out, in 1733, and remains the largest of the 22. We loved walking around the square as well as sitting around, watching people go by....there's plenty of street parking around....some free, some metered, some inside parking garages Johnson Square is east of Ellis Square, west of Reynolds Square and north of Wright Square. Situated on Bull Street and St. Julian Street, it is named for Robert Johnson, colonial governor of South Carolina and a friend of General James Oglethorpe. Interred under his monument in the square is Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene, the namesake of nearby Greene Square. Greene was a Rhode Island native who died in the South.....us being from RI, found this very interesting and eye opening. An obelisk in the center of the square serves as a memorial to General Greene. Johnson Square contains two fountains, as well as a sundial.

Oglethorpe Square is one of the 22 Squares of Savannah. Compared to the other squares, this one is…read morefairly "unremarkable." For example, it doesn't have an obelisk commemorating an American Revolutionary War general like Johnson Square ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnson-square-savannah ) nor does it have a monument like the Haitian Monument in Franklin Square ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/franklin-square-savannah ). In this sense, Oglethorpe Square is rather plain and boring. However, from our visit, I still found it to be a charming, nice-looking, and well-maintained square; hence, the Yelp four stars ("Good"). Oglethorpe Square is located in the North Historic District, only a couple blocks north of Colonial Park Cemetery. If you're in the area, I recommend visiting the cemetery: https://www.yelp.com/biz/colonial-park-cemetery-savannah Oglethorpe Square was one of two squares built after the original four. Overall, it was the sixth to be laid out, in 1742. For reference, Colonial Cemetery opened in 1750 and nearby Columbia Square, two blocks east, was laid out in 1799. Oglethorpe Square was named after General James Oglethorpe (1696-1785). Oglethorpe founded Georgia, then one of the Thirteen Colonies, in 1732. Oglethorpe County and Oglethorpe University are also named after the general, as well as, presumably, Oglethorpe Power. Anyway, back to the square. It consists of nine roughly equally-sized sections (mini squares, almost) divided by brick walkways. It's like a public park with lots of grass, a variety of trees, bushes, and flowers, and benches and trash cans. The center square is all grass with a classic lamppost at each of the four corners. During our visit, the grounds appeared well kept. A sign on a pedestal in the northeast corner of the square read: "In memory of the Moravian colonists in Savannah, 1735-1740, who maintained a mission to the Indians. This memorial is presented to the City of Savannah by the Wachovia Historical Society of Winston-Salem, NC." I think that's cool because I'm originally from the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina and I'm familiar with Old Salem and the Moravians: https://www.yelp.com/biz/old-salem-museums-and-gardens-winston-salem-3 I didn't know about their connection with Savannah until after visiting Oglethorpe Square.

This is one of the six original squares laid out in 1742 by city founder General James Oglethorpe…read more Originally named Upper New Square, the name was changed in Oglethorpe's honor although his statue is located in Chippewa Square. Oglethorpe Square is located one block north of Colonial Park Cemetery. There are no monuments in this square making it unusual but it is lined by historical buildings and contains historic markers. Located on the square at 124 Abercorn Street is one of the most architecturally significant homes in Savannah, the Owens-Thomas House. It was built in 1816 by British architect William Jay in a Regency style. In 1951 the house was given to Telfair Museums and today it is open for tours. Renovations in the 1990's uncovered one of the most intact slave quarters in the urban south. Other buildings along the square include the Presidents' Quarters Inn (1855) which is two 19th century Federalists style homes. Where the inn's parking lot now stands used to be the house of John Reynolds (1752), Georgia's first governor. At 127-131 Lincoln Street is a Greek Revival style house (1855). The Confederacy's second Quarter Master General lived in the house but it is more famous for being the place Robert E. Lee stayed during his final visit to Savannah. Although there are no large monuments here like in other squares, Oglethorpe Square contains the Moravian Pedestal in the northeast corner of the square which is a marker commemorating Moravian missionaries in 1735. They provided aid to orphans and Native Americans before moving to Pennsylvania in 1740. At the intersection of Abercorn and East State Street is a plaque placed by the Savannah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honoring Major General James Jackson, a Revolutionary War Hero. Like all of the squares in Savannah this is the perfect place to sit down, take a break, and soak in the history surrounding you.

Officially the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge and formerly known as the Lady's Island Bridge,…read morethis drawbridge carries US-21 (Business) over the Intracoastal Waterway joining downtown Beaufort with Lady's Island. It was opened in 1959 and is the second swing-bridge in this spot. Yes, it's not the more common "bascule" or "leaf" bridge that raises. The Beaufort bridge is a swing bridge which pivots to allow tall marine traffic to pass. Swing bridges are cool. It's a pretty bridge in a classical sense and it's great that it can be seen from the Sea Island Parkway as you approach from the south and you can also stop along Bay Street (best next to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park) to view the bridge. I did not get an opportunity to see it open during my time in Beaufort. The bridge has one lane in each direction and a single protected pedestrian walkway on one side of the roadway. There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is one of two bridges that cross here in Beaufort. The other is the McTeer Bridge about four miles south and it's just a regular boring high bridge that doesn't open. The bridge was used in the movie Forrest Gump. You'll see it at the end of this scene: https://youtu.be/1XRmhoGwgVg [Review 19478 overall - 1050 in South Carolina - 448 of 2023.]

You know why I low key love writing reviews for bridges? Because they pretty much write themselves…read more If the bridge wasn't up to par, then I wouldn't be writing the review. If there's one thing I can say about this bridge is that it's STURDY. I'm no architect, but I can definitely appreciate the STURDINESS of any bridge that I cross. The STURDIER the better, is what I always say, and this bridge really holds its own. As to not come off as sarcastic I actually did some homework on the bridge and found out that is one of the most popular landmarks in Beaufort S.C. It opened on December 17th in 1959, which stands a a huge testament to its STURDINESS, and dependability. The woods Memorial Bridge, which is more commonly referred to by locals as "Woods Bridge" is named in memory of Richard V. Woods 1935-1969. He was a Highway Patrol officer who was unfortunately killed in the line of duty. The bridge was also a stnd in for a bridge that crossed the mighty Mississippi in the classic movie Forrest Gump! So not only is the bridge STURDY as all get out! It's also a movie icon, and a sex symbol when compared to most bridges.

We hit up a lot of squares while we were in Savannah Georgia. This is one of them that we stopped…read moreand saw took a lot of photos. Kept it on moving nice little spot.

Haunted Square…read more There are 22 of these "Squares" in Savannah. Squares are like parks. One of them is Wright Square and it was one of the original four squares to be laid out in Savannah's Historic District. The Square is named Wright Square in honor of Sir James Wright, the last Royal Governor of (the Province of) Georgia. Two monuments reside on Wright Square. Not a military person but one of the monuments honor the life and achievements of a wealthy and influential railroad tycoon named William Washington Gordon I. Yup, there he stands in the center of Wright Square. The other memorial is that of Tomochichi, a Yamacraw Indian Chief. The memorial is actually a huge boulder of Georgia granite located in the Southeast side of the square in memory of Tomochichi. He assisted James Oglethorpe in the establishment of the Georgia colony and was buried in Wright Square in 1739. The ghost of Tomochichi (allegedly) still resides in Wright Square. Located on Bull Street between State and York Streets, bordered by courthouses and other historic buildings, it is one of the oldest of the City's squares... and haunted! But then most of Savannah is haunted like the true story of Alice Riley, the first woman to be sentenced to death in Savannah in the hanging tree! I always find it interesting to find out the history of these places! In the daytime it looks like a normal park... oh, if you only knew the haunted stories behind this Square. Review #1853

This is a small site requiring a brief trip down a gravel road that runs between the naval complex…read moreand some residences. It offers a picnic area, a bit of water access, and the remnants of a fort built with tabby, the shell-infused material distinctive to the region. There is some notably history despite the relative lack of military significance of the fort itself, and plaques are strewn about. Aesthetically, it is an interesting place. Not one where you'd spend a ton of time, but worth noting.

Tony and I was driving on a backroad near Beaufort and Port Royal and found this old Chapel built…read morein 1723...almost 300 yrs old. Oyster Shells were used to make the walls of this amazing chapel

We came here on a Friday afternoon and the history center was opened until 4 PM. Two of the…read morevolunteers there were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We watched a 25 minute video of the history of the fort and the war. There is a sheltered picnic area and a natural path to the beach.

The general motion of travel around here will be from Beaufort to the ocean, which is Hunting…read moreIsland State Park. However, this detour is interesting. There is a separate parking area, from which one walks to the historic fort. It certainly looks cool, and signage explains the context. There is a visitor center which was closed when I was there on a holiday, but to their credit they left the bathrooms open and it was a very nice modern facility. The fort is a prelude to a beach however; it's not the ocean beach but it is quite a nice view and the very light waves are safe for those who don't want the ocean. There are residences lining the area with signage very strictly telling visitors to keep to the beach and not go on anyone's yard. But the public area is free and is worth visiting.

I visited here on a tour and I'm so glad I did. It doesn't look like a lot but knowing that it has…read morebeen here for a few thousand years and how they were built just made it an amazing experience. I highly recommend reading about it, our tour guide Todd had some articles online I've read since visiting. There are only 3 remaining in the world, you should see it.

The ring is a national treasure as one of only few surviving archaic shell rings in the state. This…read morealong with its unsolved mystery (Who built it? Why? Why did they leave 300 years later?) makes it 4 stars in my book. I agree I got more excited after the fact once I learned more about it. You need to love history and be a romantic person to really enjoy this. Little kids will be easily bored. Luckily, Lake Joe is nearby (dedicated to kids and family fishing) Check the details on my blog. http://shoutaboutcarolina.com/index.php/2009/08/indian-shell-ring-history-pictures-hilton-head-free-things-to-do/