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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM601_saint-phillips-monumental-a-m-e-church_Savannah-GA.html
The first African Methodist Church in Georgia was organized by the Rev. A. L. Stanford on June 16, 1865, at Savannah, Georgia and was given the name Saint Phillip African Methodist Episcopal Church. Two months and fifteen days later, the Sunday Sc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM600_site-of-filature_Savannah-GA.html
Where colony's production of silk was reeled until 1771. Building then used for public purposes. President Washington attended a ball here in 1791. Building destroyed by fire in 1859.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ZZ_italians-in-georgias-genesis_Savannah-GA.html
When James Oglethorpe left England to begin the new colony of Georgia, in 1732, one of the passengers was Paul Amatis, an Italian artisan, skilled in producing silk. He was later placed in charge of Trustees Garden. Later, more Italian familes cam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ZW_original-1733-burial-plot_Savannah-GA.html
Original 1733 burial plot allotted byJames Edward Oglethorpeto the Savannah Jewish Community.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5U7_independent-presbyterian-church_Savannah-GA.html
Minister ~ Terry L. JohnsonFounded 1755Present SanctuaryErected 1891For more than 200 yearsholding aloft the torch of truth
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TX_barnard-house_Savannah-GA.html
This federal style house was constructed in the late Eighteenth Century as the residence of William Barnard, nephew of Sir John Barnard who, while serving in the British Parliament distinguished himself as a patron of the Georgia Colony
The h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5MK_shermans-headquarters_Savannah-GA.html
General William Tecumseh Sherman used this house as headquarters from Dec. 22, 1864, until Feb. 1, 1865. Charles Green offered the use of his home to General Sherman and his staff. Sherman's chaplain conducted the Christmas services in St. John's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5HU_johnny-mercer_Savannah-GA.html
World-renowned songwriter John Herndon Mercer was born in Savannah and spent much of his youth in this house at 226 East Gwinnett Street. His lyrics reflected the sounds of Southern conversation, influenced by the African-American music and the na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5GO_nina-anderson-pape_Savannah-GA.html
A pioneer in women's education, Nina Anderson Pape completed her studies at Columbia University. She founded the Froebel Circle, which educated the poor children of Savannah's Yamacraw Village; and Tybee Island's Fresh Air Home for disadvantaged y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM580_juliette-low_Savannah-GA.html
Founder in the United States of the Girl Scouts —— 1912"She gave the lead — she is not dead if webut keep alive the spirit that was hers? ? — Robert Baden Powell