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

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.

Another one of the pretty squares in Savannah…read more Madison Square has a 15- and- a- half-foot bronze monument of Sergeant William Jasper in the middle of everything. There's a lot of history, and even some rumored hauntings, in and around the square. Madison Square houses many nice restaurants and shops, as well. The square was designed in 1837, laid out in 1839. It is a nice place to sit, walk around, picnic or just stroll around....lots of nice businesses nearby make this a very popular square....

Impressive Square in Savannah…read more According to our city tour guide Madison Square in Savannah (not in NYC) was where the bloodiest hour of the American Revolution took place. It was in this location, that during the Battle of Savannah, that many soldiers fell in battle. It was said that dead soldiers bodies were thrown into mass graves here but not all of the men who were thrown into the grave were dead (yet). They may have been badly wounded, with death imminent but how horrible that these soldiers must've felt being buried alive. Hence, haunted!! The most common ghost seen in Madison Square is a solid black shadow figure. It is said to have the shape of a full-grown man. A bronze monument of Sergeant William Jasper, an American soldier in the Revolutionary War, stands tall to honor the sergeant. Sgt. Jasper died during the Siege of Savannah on October 9, 1779. My hubby loves paranormal stuff and some of the haunted homes around Madison Square really piqued his interest like the Sorrel-Weed House - this home is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the entire city. We did a mansion tour inside on our first evening here in Savannah. When we had signed up for the Sorrel-Weed House ghost tour we thought that the meeting place was here in Madison Square. That's how we ended seeing this square. Another historic place is the The Green-Meldrim House - this is where General Sherman stayed during the occupation of Savannah and headquartered his confederate troops here. Other buildings on Madison Square is the St. John's Episcopal Church. Review #1854

Interesting Plaza, with history, nice building, sculptures and beautiful waterfront. Great…read morerestaurants with high reviews around it. It's worth to stop by and learn about the history, enjoy beautiful view and good food.

A nice historic area of Savannah that's easy to walk around. The Georgia Queen is pretty and a…read moredefinite photo opp. Was able to walk along the riverfront and stretch the legs out after a long drive. Mostly everything one way for driving and can be a bit tricky. Make sure you have your location set before driving around.

The Globe dates back to 1957 when it was constructed as a storage tank by the Savannah Gas Company…read more About two years after completion, it was painted to resemble the planet we're all Yelping though a classroom-style globe. In 1999, it was repainted as it is now, to look like the Earth as it appears from space. It's next to a gas station, Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A. Unless you collect odd water towers like I do, I wouldn't say that you need to go out of your way to visit. Don't miss the "Moon" mailbox nearby. [Review 19932 overall - 619 in Georgia - 905 of 2023.]

Located on Bay Street that approaches downtown Savannah and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, this…read moremarker points out the history of the adjacent neighborhood. There is a lot to read on the marker with dense text but there is parking in a nearby closed gas station where you can stop. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "The Hudson Hill community derives its name from the first pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church located on Weldon Street. The church, established on April 10, 1895, was served by Rev. A. Hudson for its first 13 years. Rev. Hudson was such an influential leader in the local community that people began to refer to the area as "Hudson Hill." With the exception of the Jasperville area, Hudson Hill was settled later and developed differently than the other western Savannah communities. Hudson Hill is smaller than Woodville and West Savannah and its growth as a neighborhood expanded in the mid twentieth century after the area was annexed by the City of Savannah in 1939. The growth of employment in the port and industries was crucial to the development of each western Savannah community. However, the later period of significant settlement and proximity to the port and industries along its northern boundary resulted in Hudson Hill developing with a unique mix of single-family houses and employer-built apartments and duplexes. Examples of this housing in the community include the Mutual Quarters duplexes constructed by the Mutual Fertilizer Company, the Union Bag village, and the World War II-era shipyard worker housing developments later renamed Clearview Homes and Bayview Homes." The marker was erected through the cooperation of several organizations including the Federal Highway Administration, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Savannah. [Review 19934 overall - 621 in Georgia - 907 of 2023.]

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is a great connection for businesses and…read morevisitors alike. I started here 3 years ago when I wanted to build both of my businesses and it was the best business decision. I constantly tell businesses to join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

Certainly the most prolific of the local business associations, the HHIBCoC is behind the state of…read morethe region, taste of the season, and more staple events in the community. They excel at organizing these large scale events, and also have numerous smaller mixers throughout the year. You get out what you put into community associations. If you put in some time and effort, you can really get to know many local businesspeople and businesses through this organization. There is a reason they have been selected as the best Chamber of Commerce in the country two times since 2000. Give them a shot and see what they can do for your business. We have appreciated our relationship through the years.

The Armstrong-Kessler House, built in 1919 by George Armstrong, a shipping magnate is today a…read moreprivate home that a few times a year opens up as an event space, mainly for High Society weddings and very exclusive social events...It is not open to the public but many tours stop in front of it and talk about its history and beauty. George Armstrong built this home for his wife. But she preferred living off the lake in North Carolina, so after George's death she donated the home to the city and it became Armstrong College. It remained as Armstrong college for many years until the school outgrew the location. Jim Williams used it during the 1960's as his antique shop, but it didn't work out too well, because he kept locking people in at night, not realizing they were still shopping. Later it became a law firm until 2017, when it was purchased by local hotelier, Richard Kessler. This 25,000 square foot house serves as Kessler's private home today, which can be rented for special occasions. The mansion has become the only Savannah home to be listed in the Italian Renaissance Style in the "Field Guide to American Architecture," as a national best-in-class example of its style.

I was visiting Savannah for the weekend and this landmark was on my list of buildings to visit…read more It's not open for public, it's just open for private and exclusive events. But you can just walk around the building to check it out. It's a registered national landmark. Built in 1919 by George Ferguson Armstrong and designed by world renown architect Henrik Wallin, the original mansion is the only Italian renaissance revival home in Savannah listed in the "A Field Guide to American Houses". It is now a residence to Richard C.Kessler, it was restored by him in 2019. The mansion from the outside looks absolutely stunning and has gorgeous architecture. It's across the famous Forsyth park. Highly recommend taking a stroll around this mansion when you are in Savannah.