Squares of Savannah

The Andrew Low House in Savannah was built by Andrew Low in 1849. Having attained wealth as a cotton merchant, he was one of the richest men in the city.

Calhoun Square in Savannah was created in 1851. It was named for one of the south's great statesmen, John Caldwell Calhoun. He served his country as Vice-President, Secretary of State and Secretary of War.

Chatham Square in Savannah was named for the Earl of Chatham, William Pitt. This green space was laid out in 1847.

Savannah's Chippewa Square was laid out in 1815. It was named to pay tribute to the victory of American troops in the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. Featured in the square is a bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French of James Edward Oglethorpe.

Columbia Square in Savannah was laid out in 1799. This city square features a restored federal house and a luxury inn.

Crawford Square was built in the 1840's and is one of the last that is still fenced in. It is named for William Harris Crawford who was a cabinet member for President Madison.

Davenport House in Savannah is an American Federal-style house that was built by master builder Isaiah Davenport in 1820.

Savannah's Elbert Square was created in 1801. It was named for General Samuel Elbert who was a member of the Provincial Congress of 1775. The square is now the site of the Savannah Civic Center.

This square was laid out in 1733 and was one of the first four Savannah squares. It is named after Henry Ellis, who became the second royal governor.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Savannah was built in 1741 and is noted for its stained-glass windows and exhibits about church history.

Savannah's Franklin Square was created in 1791 and named for Benjamin Franklin, who served as an agent for the Colony of Georgia from 1768 to 1775.

The Green-Meldrim Home in Savannah was General William Tecumseh Sherman's personal headquarters during his 1864 occupation of the city. The house is now the Parish House for St John's Episcopal Church. Tours are available to the public.

Savannah's Greene Square was named for Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene. It contains a monument to him.

Savannah's Johnson Square was established in 1733 and was the city's first square. It is named for Robert Johnson who was the governor of South Carolina who aided the Georgia colony.

Savannah's Lafayette Square was established in 1837. It is named after the Marquis de Lafayette who visited the town in 1825.

Savannah's Liberty Square was named to honor the "Sons of Liberty" who fought the British during the Revolutionary War.

Savannah's Madison Square was named for James Madison who was the fourth President of the United States.

Congregation Mickve Israel was founded by 42 Jews who arrived in Savannah in 1733.

The Savannah's Monterey Square commemorates the Mexican War Battle and the capture of Monterey.

Savannah's Oglethorpe Square was established in 1742. It is dedicated to General James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia.

Savannah's Orleans Square was designed in 1815 and dedicated to the heroes of the War of 1812, Battle Of New Orleans after which it is named.

The Owens-Thomas House was built in 1819 and overlooks Oglethorpe Square. It was designed by William Jay, one of the finest trained architects of the time. Today the house is thought to be one of the finest examples of English Regency Architecture in the United States.

Savannah's Pulaski Square was designed in 1837. It was named for Count Casimir Pulaski who was a revolutionary war hero from Poland. He was killed in 1779 in the Siege of Savannah.

Savannah's Reynolds Square is named for the Georgia governor of 1754, Captain John Reynolds. Located in the square is a statue of John Wesley.

Savannah's Telfair Square was designed in 1883 and is named for the former governor, Edward Telfair.

Savannah's Troup Square was established in 1851 and is named George Michael Troup, a former governor of Georgia.

Savannah's Warren Square was established in 1791. The square is named for General Joseph Warren who was president of the Third Provincial Congress.

Savannah's Washington Square was named in honor of General George Washington.

Savannah's Whitfield Square was established in 1751 and named for a minister and the founder of the Bethesda Orphanage.

Savannah's Wright Square was named for Sir James Wright who was Georgia's last colonial governor. The grave of Tomochichi, a Yamacraw Indian Chief, and a monument to William Washington Gordon, an early mayor of Savannah, are located within the square.