Colonial Town Gate

Colonial Town Gate (HM319)

Location: Savannah, GA 31401 Chatham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 4.624', W 81° 5.281'

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Davenport House

In 1757, during the administration of royal Governor Henry Ellis, a line of earthwork defenses, including a palisade, was erected around Savannah. Immediately west of this marker was located Bethesda Gate, one of the six entrances into the town. Through Bethesda Gate passed the Sea Island Road connecting Savannah and the tidewater settlements to the east and southeast.

This square, Known as Columbia Square, was laid out in 1799. Facing it on the north is the "Davenport House," one of the handsomest examples of Georgian architecture in the South. This finely proportioned dwelling, completed in 1820 was designed and built by its owner, Isaiah Davenport (1784-1827), one of Savannah's outstanding builder-architects.

In 1956 the "Davenport House" was restored by Historic Savannah Foundation as the first preservation project of that organization. It is open to the public at certain times during the week.

Details

HM Number	HM319
Series	This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
Tags	Colonial Era, Landmarks, Buildings, Settlements and Settlers
Marker Number	025-75
Year Placed	1959
Placed By	Georgia Historical Commission
Marker Condition	No reports yet
Date Added	Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 1:46pm PDT -07:00

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UTM (WGS84 Datum)	17S E 491693 N 3548981
Decimal Degrees	32.07706667, -81.08801667
Degrees and Decimal Minutes	N 32° 4.624', W 81° 5.281'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds	32° 4' 37.44" N, 81° 5' 16.86" W
Driving Directions	Google Maps
Area Code(s)	478, 912
Closest Postal Address	At or near 354-398 E State St, Savannah GA 31401, US
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