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Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists
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By Mike Stroud, January 2008 | |
| | | 1. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker | | |
Inscription. James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, landed with the original colonists, about 114 in number, at the foot of this bluff on February 1 (February 12, new style), 1733. The site where he pitched his tent is marked by the stone bench located about 100 feet west of this marker.
Savannah was for more than 100 years built according to Oglethorpe's unique city plan. Bull Street, the principal street of the city, is named in honor of colonel William Bull of Charleston, S.C., who assisted Oglethorpe in laying out the city.
The colonists sailed in the ship Anne from Gravesend, England,November 17, 1732; landed at Charles Town, S.C., January 13, 1733; proceeded later to Beaufort, S.C., and thence, in small boats, through
the inland waterway to Yamacraw Bluff. The town site had already been selected by Oglethorpe in friendly negotiation with Tomo-chi-chi, Mico of the Yamacraws, and with Mary Musgrove, the English- speaking, half-breed Indian princess who later, as niece of Emperor Brim of the Creek Nation, claimed sovereignty of southeastern Georgia.
Erected 1982 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 025-1.)
Location. 32° 4.873′ N, 81° 5.491′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County| | | | 
By Mike Stroud, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker | | |
. Marker is at the intersection of Bay St and Bull St., on the right when traveling west on Bay St. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This is Yamacraw Bluff (here, next to this marker); The Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); The "John Randolph" (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Customhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Savannah.
Also see . . .
1. History of Georgia. James Edward Oglethorpe (Submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Wikipedia entry James Oglrthrope. It was Oglethorpe's idea that British debtors should be released from prison and sent to
Georgia. This would theoretically rid England of its so-called undesirable elements, while
providing him with a base from which to attack Florida. Ultimately, few debtors ended up in
Georgia. Instead, many of Georgia's new settlers consisted of poor English tradesmen and
artisans and religious refugees from Switzerland and Germany. (Submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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By Mike Stroud, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker, along W.Bay St. | | |
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By Mike Stroud, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker in park near Hyatt Hotel | | |
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By Mike Stroud, February 2008 | |
| | | 5. Oglethrope Bench mentioned by the marker | | On this Spot
One hundred and seventy three years ago
James Oglethorpe the founder of the colony
pitched his tent and here rested
at the close of the day
from which Georgia was settled.
Erected by the Georgia Society of
the Colonial Dames of America
on 12th of February
A.D. - 1906 | | |
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By Mike Stroud, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Oglethorpe Bench | | |
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By Mike Stroud, September 2006 | |
| | | 7. Savannah's Monument to Oglethrope | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,291 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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