Yamacraw Village in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Scarbrough House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 10, 2010
1. William Scarbrough House Marker
Inscription.
William Scarbrough House. . Designed by noted English architect William Jay, this house was built for William Scarbrough, president of the Savannah Steamship Company. Completed in 1819, it is an excellent example of the neoclassical style. Scarbrough hosted President James Monroe here in May 1819 during the president's visit to witness the launching of the S.S. Savannah on the world's first trans-Atlantic steamship voyage. For 84 years (1878- 1962), the house served as the West Broad Street School for African-American children and later as the headquarters for the Historic Savannah Foundation from 1976-1991. In 1996 the house was acquired by the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
Designed by noted English architect William Jay,
this house was built for William Scarbrough,
president of the Savannah Steamship Company.
Completed in 1819, it is an excellent example of
the neoclassical style. Scarbrough hosted
President James Monroe here in May 1819
during the president's visit to witness the
launching of the S.S. Savannah on the
world's first trans-Atlantic steamship voyage.
For 84 years (1878- 1962), the house served
as the West Broad Street School for African-American children and later as the headquarters for the Historic Savannah Foundation from
1976-1991. In 1996 the house was acquired by
the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
Erected 2009 by Georgia Historical Society and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. (Marker Number 25-35.)
Location. 32° 4.862′ N, 81° 5.83′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in Yamacraw Village. Marker is on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (West
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Broad Street) near West Congress Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 West Broad Street, Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding William Scarbrough House. National Register of Historic Places:
Scarbrough, William, House *** (added 1970 - Building - #70000201)
41 W. Broad St., Savannah
♦ Historic Significance:
♦ Architecture/Engineering, Person
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Jay,William
♦ Architectural Style: Early Republic, Other
♦ Historic Person: Scarbrough,William
♦ Significant Year: 1819, 1835, 1818
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture, Commerce
♦ Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849
♦ Owner: Private
♦
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 22, 2010
2. William Scarbrough House and Marker
Historic Function: Domestic
♦ Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
♦ Current Function: Work In Progress
Greek Revival house; finished in 1819 The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. .. other Scarbrough markers
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 22, 2010
3. William Scarbrough House as seen along West Broad Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 30, 2009
4. William Scarbrough House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 30, 2009
5. William Scarbrough House National Historic Landmark
Historic American Buildings Survey, B. Sanders, March 1, 1934
6. William Scarbrough House, Historic American Engineering Record, HABS GA, 26-SAV, 39-1
Historic American Buildings Survey, Louis Schwartz, August 1, 1962
7. William Scarbrough House, Historic American Engineering Record, HABS GA, 26-SAV, 39-8
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
8. The Back of William Scarbrough House
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
9. Mills Bee Lane IV Marker
This Marker is in the Gardens of the Scarbrough House
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
10. Weather Station in the gardens of the Scarbrough House
Kiosks like this were used by the Weather Bureau for the purpose of displaying charts, maps, and bulletins containing information of value to the general public. They also contained meteorologial instruments such as barometer, thermometer, rain gauge, and hygrometer. The kiosks were installed in open parks or at important street intersections. This cast-iron temple was placed in Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia in 1870.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
11. In the gardens of the Scarbrough House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,318 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina.