Johnson Square

Georgia history begins at Johnson Square, Savannah's oldest square. Sign at Johnson Square

George Washington gave a speech here. So did the Marquis de Lafayette, Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. Pretty amazing, especially for a southern city.

The Declaration of Independence was read aloud here on August 10, 1776.

Situated close to the river on Bull Street, between Bryan and Congress, it's a also the largest square in Savannah and hub to the banking industry (Bank Of America, Suntrust and Regions are all represented).

Monument to Nathaniel Greene in Johnson Square Savannah Georgia

This Square is also one of the few squares with no Spanish Moss hanging in the trees but features a wonderful, old bronze sundial and the grave of Revolutionary War hero, Nathaniel Greene.

Apparently, Greene's bones got mixed up with some other poor soul's for awhile but they eventually got it sorted out. How, we do not know...don't want to know.

On its southeast corner stands, "The Mother Church Of Georgia", Christ Church whose cornerstone was laid in 1744. Their church bell, that still rings daily, dates from 1819 and was made by Revere and Sons from Boston. Yes, THAT Revere!

This is a perfect starting point for touring The Historic District.
Continue on The Bull Street Squares Tour to Wright Square

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