Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Named For The Savannah River, which got its name from an immigrant band of Shawnee Indians known as the Savana, who settled near the present day Augusta in 1681 Nickname "Hostess City of the South" County Seat of Chatham County Known For Being the first city in the 13th original colony Notable Natural Feature The Savannah River In History General James Oglethorpe established Savannah on February 12, 1733. He carefully planned the city by using a grid pattern of 24 park-like squares, which still exist today Famous Sons and Daughters Tomo-Chi-Chi, the friendly Indian chief who greeted Oglethorpe when he landed at Yamacraw Bluff Notable Buildings There are more then 1,100 architecturally significant buildings in Savannah's 2.5-square-mile National Historic Landmark District Top Annual Events St. Patrick's Day Don't Miss Taking one of Savannah's guided tours Last Words "Labor, clear and fence the land. Guard against the enemy. Set self up with craft. Plant mulberry trees upon 50 acres and other such crops. Hard liquor, such as rum, is forbidden. No slavery. No unlicensed trading with Indians. No lawyers in the Georgia Land." Oglethorpe's original rules for Savannah

Featured Savannah, Georgia Listings

Thunderbird Inn

Thunderbird Inn

Savannah, GA, Hotels and Motels
Thunderbird Inn, a hip downtown Savannah inn hotel, is located on West Oglethorpe Avenue a short walk from the Historic District.

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Coastal River Charters

Coastal River Charters

Savannah, GA, Outdoors, Guides and Outfitters, Fishing
Fish the backcountry or tour Georgia's historic coast on one of Coastal River Charters' many charter trips, leaving from Bahia Bleu Marina.

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Bull River Cruises

Bull River Cruises

Savannah, GA, Outdoors, Tours
Bull River Cruises specializes in group tours exploring the natural beauty and history of Coastal Georgia, from the barrier islands to the black water inland rivers.

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Savannah Squares Map

Savannah Squares Map

Savannah, GA, Historic Houses and Buildings
See an interactive map with all 24 historic Savannah squares, including brief descriptions of each square.

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