Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Comer House
Jefferson Davis
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 9, 2008
1. Comer House Marker
Accompanied by his daughter, Winnie Davis, "the Daughter of the Confederacy," Mr. Davis arrived in Savannah, May 3, 1886. He was escorted from Atlanta by a committee of Savannahians consisting of Hugh M. Comer, J. H. Estill, J. K. Garnett, George A. Mercer, J. R. Saussy, and Gen. G. Moxley Sorrel. The trip to Savannah has been described as a "continous ovation."
The occasion of the visit of Jefferson Davis was the celebration of the centennial of the Chatham Artillery, one of the oldest and most distinguished military units in the United States. During his stay in Savannah the former President of the Confederacy received tributes of respect and affection from the local citizenry, visiting military organizations as well as from the thousands of visitors who attended the centennial festivities.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 25-40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
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Location. 32° 4.289′ N, 81° 5.707′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bull Street and Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Monterey Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Pulaski Monument (a few steps from this marker); Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Mickve Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Home of Henry R. Jackson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Savannah's Marine Corps Memorial (about 500 feet away); Jepson House Education Center (about 500 feet away); Georgia Historical Society (about 600 feet away); Louis B. Toomer: Founder of Carver State Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 2008
2. Comer House Jefferson Davis Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005
3. Comer House Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Comer House Marker, at Monterey Square
5. Comer House, #2 East Taylor St. Savannah
Comer House is a historic residence on Monterey Square in neighborhood of 19th century houses
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005
6. Comer House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,202 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
