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

Miss Judy Charters

Miss Judy Charters

Savannah, GA, Outdoors, Fishing, Environmental Tours
This charter fishing and environmental tour guide has been fishing in the waters around Savannah and Tybee for over 50 years.

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Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House

Savannah, GA, Restaurants, Southern, Seafood
Located on the coastal marshes around Savannah, this seafood restaurant is owned by Paula Deen and her brother, Bubba.

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Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room

Savannah, GA, Restaurants, Southern
Voted "Best Down-Home Cooking" by readers of Savannah Magazine, Mrs. Wilkes' has been serving southern style cooking—family style—to guests since 1943.

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Pirates’ House

Pirates’ House

Savannah, GA, Restaurants, Seafood, Historic Buildings
This intriguing restaurant has a history that goes all the way back to Savannah's founding, America's first experimental garden, and pirates like Captain Flint and Billy Bones.

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