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Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Colonial Dames House

1928

— (The Andrew Low House) —

 
 
Colonial Dames House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 16, 2008
1. Colonial Dames House Marker
Inscription.
Georgia Society of the
Colonial Dames of America
This house was built by Andrew Low about 1848
Among the distinguished guests who visited
here were
William Makepeace Thackeray in 1853 and 1856
General Robert E. Lee in 1870
Home of Juliette Low
1886 to 1927
Founder
Girl Scouts in the United States
Organized Savannah March, 1912

 
Erected by Colonial Dames of America.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal OrganizationsWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
 
Location. 32° 4.375′ N, 81° 5.542′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. Marker is on Abercorn Street, on the right when traveling south. Facing Lafayette Square between E. Macon St and E. Charlton St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 Abercorn Street,, Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Low House (a few steps from this marker); Mary Musgrove (within shouting distance of this marker); First Girl Scout Headquarters in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Marist Place (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Birthplace of Girl Scouting (within shouting distance of this marker); Juliette Low (within shouting distance of this marker); Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
 
Regarding Colonial Dames House. Of the Famous Visitors,William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of English society.
 
Colonial Dames House, now the Andrew Low Museum image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Colonial Dames House, now the Andrew Low Museum
In 1847 the wealthy cotton factor Andrew Low chose John Norris to design a house.
Colonial Dames House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
3. Colonial Dames House
Right of gate, the National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Colonial Dames - Andrew Low House, side view image. Click for more information.
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1936
4. Colonial Dames - Andrew Low House, side view
Historic American Engineering Record HABS GA, 26-SAV, 14-1
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Colonial Dames House (Andrew Low House) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
5. Colonial Dames House (Andrew Low House)
National Register of Historic Places
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 25, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.   2. submitted on November 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.   3. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.   4. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.   5. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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