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Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park
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By Mike Stroud, March 2009 | |
| | | 1. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker | | |
Inscription. Once known as the Strand and later as Irish Green because of its proximity to the Irish residents of Savannah's Old Fort neighborhood, this park was renamed in 1902 for the Irish patriot Robert Emmet (1778-1803) to commemorate the centennial of his death. Emmet, who led an unsuccessful Dublin uprising for Irish Independence and was executed for treason, was a hero to Savannah’s Irish community. Emmet is best known for the speech in which he asked that his epitaph not be written until “my country takes her place among the nations of the earth.” Emmet Park remains an important center of ceremonial congregation for Savannahians of Irish descent.
Erected 2003 by The Georgia Historical Society and the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. (Marker Number 25-14.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 32° 4.786′ N, 81° 5.201′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker is at the intersection of East Bay Street and Habersham Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bay Street. Click for map. Located in Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. | | | | 
By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005 | |
| | | 2. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker | | |
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jane Cuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah, Birthplace of Prince Hall Masonry in Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgia Hussars (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Shipping in the Port of Savannah (about 400 feet away); Savannah's Wharves (about 500 feet away); A. Douglass Strobhar (about 500 feet away); Rev’d A. Dale Umbreit (about 600 feet away); Salzburger Monument of Reconciliation (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park. Savannah has one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in The United States, second only to New York's.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Robert Emmet. Although Emmet's rebellion was a complete failure, he became an heroic figure in Irish history. (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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By Mike Stroud, March 2008 | |
| | | 3. Preparing for Celtic Cross Ceremony.. placing of the Memorial Wreath 2008 | | All in Preperation for St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration | | |
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By Mike Stroud, March 2008 | |
| | | 4. Savannah's Irish Clans, on Parade | | |
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By Mike Stroud, March 2008 | |
| | | 5. Savannah's Irish Clans in the Parade | | |
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By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005 | |
| | | 6. Robert Emmet Park | | |
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By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005 | |
| | | 7. Robert Emmet Park | | |
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By Mike Stroud, March 2008 | |
| | | 8. Celtic Cross Ceremony ...Wreath Presentation | | Celtic Cross just to the left of the speaker | | |
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By Mike Stroud, March 2008 | |
| | | 9. Celtic Cross with wreath | To Americans Of Irish Descent
Past - Present - Future
Erin Go Bragh | | |
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By Mike Stroud, March 16, 2008 | |
| | | 10. St. Patricks Day Parade Headquarters | | |
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By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011 | |
| | | 11. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Celtic Cross | | |
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By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011 | |
| | | 12. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker and Celtic Cross | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,073 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on September 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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