Yamacraw Village in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Andrew Bryan
The Reverend Bryan moved from place to place with his congregation and was even imprisoned and whipped for preaching during a time when whites feared any slave gathering as a focus for rebellion. He persevered and finally bought his and his family's freedom and purchased this lot for his church. Andrew Bryan pastored until his death, October 6, 1812. He is buried in Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Erected 1980 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 025-89.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1837.
Location. 32° 4.93′ N, 81° 5.943′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in Yamacraw Village. Marker is on West Bryan Street, on the right when traveling west. West of West Broad Street, Savannah. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 575 W Bryan 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. First Bryan Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of John C. Frémont (within shouting distance of this marker); William Scarbrough House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First African Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named First African Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ryan's Excelsior Bottle Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haitian Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonathan Bryan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
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