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Savannah Description The city of Savannah, with its tree-filled squares and perfectly preserved historic buildings, was the first colonial and state capital of Georgia. Escaping virtually untouched from the destruction of America's Civil War, Savannah boasts one of the largest historic districts in the United States. Originally laid out in a grid of 24 squares, each named for an historical event, or famous Georgia native, Savannah is a living history lesson, and a joy to visit, You can tour Savannah in a variety of ways (a worldatlas.com photo) Fast Facts Savannah's Pirate House restaurant was actually a tavern frequented by pirates who raided the Caribbean Sea in the 1790s. A few events from the Pirate House were the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's acclaimed novel, Treasure Island. Several movies were filmed in Savannah, including Roots, East of Eden, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and Forest Gump, to name but a few. The American Society of Parapsychology named Savannah 'America's Most Haunted City' in 2002! Jones Street, Savannah's Historic District (a worldatlas.com photo) A wistful statue, Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah (a worldatlas.com photo) Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, photos, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Savannah Attractions Take a look at our Savannah GA map to spot these great places to visit on your Georgia Vacation: Bonaventure Cemetery Made famous in the novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," the Bonaventure Cemetery lies on what was once a great oak-shaded Savannah plantation built by Colonel John Mulryne. Thick with moss-draped trees and wistful statuary of angels and children, this beautiful 160 acre cemetery is a must-stop on any visit to Savannah, considered the most haunted of all American cities. Telfair Museum of Art Welcome to the South's first public museum of art. Opened in 1886 in the Telfair family's renovated Regency-style mansion, the museum houses an impressive collection of over 4,500 American, Asian and European paintings and sculptures. Encompassing three unique buildings, two of which are National Historic Landmarks, the museum is a must see for anyone with an interest in art. Jones Street home, Savannah's Historic District (a worldatlas.com photo) Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace One of the most visited home museums in Georgia, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is where the founder of the Girl Scouts in the USA was born. Retrace the life of an eccentric and charming woman, as well as a charismatic youth leader, who lived in a house located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District. Marvelously brought to life by many original Gordon family pieces, stylish Egyptian Revival and classical details popular in the early 19th century, this is an outstanding example of Regency architecture. Headstone in Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah (a worldatlas.com photo) Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, the oldest Catholic church in Georgia (a worldatlas.com photo) Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Georgia: Atlanta here!

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