Historic Landmarks
Chatham Artillery Monument
A monument honoring the members of the famous Chatham Artillery which was organized in 1786. *
Georgia Hussars Monument
A monument honoring the famous Georgia Hussars, organized in 1736.
“Liberty” Monument
A monument honoring the armed schooner, “Liberty” the first American Naval vessel. She sailed from the Savannah port in 1775.
Oglethorpe Bench Monument
This monument marks the spot where General Oglethorpe pitched his tent to rest on his first night in Georgia.
Oglethorpe Landing Monument
This small monument marks the exact spot of General James Oglethorpe’s landing in 1773.
Old City Exchange Bell
The old 1802 City Exchange Bell is displayed in a bell tower.
Old Harbor Light
This beacon light was erected in 1858 as an aid to navigation of the river.
Olympic Games Monument
The riverfront sculpture is a monument to Savannah’s role as host of the Yachting Venue of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
Prince Hall Masonry Marker
A marker recognizing the birthplace of Prince Hall Masonry in Georgia in 1870.
Salzburger Monument of Reconciliation
A stone monument cut from the Austrian mountains and presented by the City of Salzburg to honor the Salzburgers who landed in Savannah in 1734.
Savannah City Hall
Savannah’s City Hall was built in 1905 on the site of the 1799 City Exchange. Its gold dome has become an icon for the City.
Savannah Cotton Exchange
The old 1886 Cotton Exchange building where prices of cotton, lumber and turpentine were set for the world.
Savannah Irish Monument
A monument to Savannah’s original Irish settlers and their decedents.
Steamship Savannah Marker
A marker recognizing the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
U.S. Custom House
Completed in 1848, the Customhouse stands on historic ground. It is the site where Georgia founder, James Oglethorpe lived for a time, and in 1736, where John Wesley preached his first sermon in Savannah.
University of Georgia Birthplace Marker
A marker recognizing the 1785 birthplace in Savannah of the University of Georgia. 114 Washington Guns. The famous Chatham Artillery Washington Guns which were captured at Yorktown and given to Savannah in 1791 by George Washington.
Vietnam Memorial
A memorial to the men and women of Savannah and Chatham County who served in the Vietnam War.
Washington Guns
The famous Chatham Artillery Washington Guns which were captured at Yorktown and given to Savannah in 1791 by George Washington.
Waterfront Historical Marker
Marker outlines distinguished history of the waterfront.
Waving Girl Statue
Visitors and ships are greeted by the Waving Girl, Florence Martus, a statue by Felex DeWeldon.
