Wright Square - Savannah, Georgia
Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia. Burial site of Tomochichi, leader of the Yamacraws. Wright Square is considered to be the most haunted square in Savannah. January 22, 2019
Wright Square Savannah Georgia
a panoramic view of Wright Square, one of the Savannah Squares. Here is more information on Savannah GA -
Wright Square - Savannah, GA
Wright Square - Savannah, GA
Wright Square Savannah Ga.
Savannah, Georgia - Wright Square HD (2017)
The second square established in Savannah, Percival Square was named for Lord Percival, generally regarded as the man who gave the colony of Georgia its name (a tribute to Great Britain's King George II). It was renamed in 1763 to honor James Wright, the third, last and perhaps most notable of Georgia's royal governors. Throughout its history it has also been known as Court House Square and Post Office Square; the present Tomochichi Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is adjacent to the west.
The square is the burial site of Tomochichi, a leader of the Creek nation of Native Americans. Tomochichi was a trusted friend of James Oglethorpe and assisted him in the founding of his colony. When Tomochichi died in 1739 Oglethorpe ordered him buried with military honors in the center of Percival Square. In accordance with his people's customs the grave was marked by a pyramid of stones gathered from the surrounding area. In 1883, citizens wishing to honor William Washington Gordon replaced Tomochichi's monument with an elaborate and highly allegorical monument to Gordon. William Gordon is thus the only native Savannahian honored with a monument in one of the city's squares. Gordon's own widow objected strongly to this perceived insult to Tomochichi. She and other members of the Colonial Dames of the State of Georgia planned to erect a new monument to Tomochichi, made of granite from Stone Mountain. The Stone Mountain Monument Company offered the material at no cost. Mrs. Gordon felt that she was being condescended to and insisted on paying. The Monument Company sent her a bill—some sources say for 50 cents, others for one dollar—payable on Judgment Day. Mrs. Gordon paid the bill and attached a note explaining that on Judgment Day she would be occupied with her own affairs. The new monument was erected in 1899. It stands in the southeast corner of the square and eulogizes Tomochichi as a great friend of James Oglethorpe and the people of Georgia.
Wright Square is on Bull, between State and York Streets.
Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-largest city and third-largest metropolitan area.
Each year Savannah attracts millions of visitors to its cobblestone streets, parks, and notable historic buildings: the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA), the Georgia Historical Society (the oldest continually operating historical society in the South), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South's first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest African-American Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America).
Savannah's downtown area, which includes the Savannah Historic District, the Savannah Victorian Historic District, and 22 parklike squares, is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States (designated by the U.S. government in 1966). Downtown Savannah largely retains the original town plan prescribed by founder James Oglethorpe (a design now known as the Oglethorpe Plan). Savannah was the host city for the sailing competitions during the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta.
Wright Square Telfair Square Savannah GA Location Study Mood Project
A location study/mood project of Wright Square and Telfair Square in historic downtown Savannah Georgia. The project was completed as an assignment for Professor Megan Lombardo's Intro to Film/Film 100 class at The Savannah College of Art and Design. Shot on the Sony Handicam and edited in Avid.
Wright Square is the former site of the tomb of Chief Tomochichi, and Telfair Square is visible from the historic Telfair Art Museum.
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Johnson Square, Savannah, Georgia, USA
This was such a quiet and peacefull sunday in the city. I was just totally amazed at how nice the day was. So I had to stop and take it all in at Johnson Square. :)
Reynolds Square Savannah Georgia
A panoramic view of Reynolds Square one of the Savannah Squares. Here is more information on Savannah GA -
Some of our favorite squares in Savannah GA.wmv
The historic district of Savannah is laid out around 21 give or re-taken park squares. Each with it's own name, history and usually adored with a monument or fountain they make for a great walk or restful destination.
Savannah Square by Square Intro
Now available at retailers throughout downtown Savannah as well as online at cosmosavannah.com, this hour-long film is a comprehensive, revealing, and fun tour through downtown Savannah and the surrounding area.
Oglethorpe Square Savannah Georgia
A Panoramic view of Oglethorpe Square, one of the Savannah Squares. Here is more information on Savannah GA -
Columbia Square (Savannah, GA)
Columbia Square was laid out in 1799 and is named for Columbia, the poetic personification of the United States. It is located on Habersham, between State and York Streets. In the centre of the square is a fountain that formerly stood at Wormsloe, the estate of Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers. It was moved to Columbia Square in 1970 to honor Augusta and Wymberly DeRenne, descendants of Jones. It is sometimes called the rustic fountain, as it is decorated with vines, leaves, flowers, and other woodland motifs
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Historic District - Savannah, Georgia Coast, Georgia, United States
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Historic District Savannah
Savannah's picturesque historic district brings the traditional southern atmosphere to life.
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- ... Even though our entry into the city had not shown much appeal, we ventured into the heart of the historic district and much to our delight, Savannah began to reveal her secrets ...
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- Savannah, Georgia Coast, Georgia, United States
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- Typical Square in the Historic District by 9lives from a blog titled Spoiled in Savannah
- Typical historic district street scene by Maxinthecity from a blog titled Inn Savannah
- Savannah Historic District by Sschwaiger from a blog titled Day 31 & 32: Steamy and Sultry
Whitefield Square Savannah Georgia Nature's Lullaby
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Savannah Square by Square Coffee Table Book
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The Hanging of Alice Riley
Jan 19, 1735, Alice Riley became the first woman to be hanged in Georgia for the murder of her master, William Wise. One of the first squares in Savannah, Wright Square was the hanging square.
Alice has been seen MANY times in Wright Square! She is always looking for her baby. Very often tourists have called the Savannah police to report a woman looking for her child in Wright Square.
According to reports... Alice Riley has appeared to more people than any other ghost in the United States.
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Factors Walk - Savannah, Georgia Coast, Georgia, United States
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Factors Walk Savannah
An historic walkway where cotton merchants (called factors) transacted their business; now an area for shops, offices and hotels.
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- Savannah, Ohio, United States
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- River WAlk - Factors Walk by Lroff from a blog titled Beautiful Savannah, GE
- The Factors Walk by Momadunc from a blog titled MLK Parade and Walking Tour of Savannah
- On Factors Walk by Ldat7 from a blog titled The Thunderbird and the Waving Girl
- Factors Walk 2 by Ldat7 from a blog titled The Thunderbird and the Waving Girl
- Factors Walk by Ldat7 from a blog titled The Thunderbird and the Waving Girl