Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Colonial Dames House
1928
| | (The Andrew Low House) | |
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 16, 2008
1. Colonial Dames House Marker
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 Organizations • Women. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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); Colonial Group, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Girl Scout Headquarters in America
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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.
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.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
3. Colonial Dames House
Right of gate, the National Register of Historic Places Plaque
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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Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
5. Colonial Dames House (Andrew Low House)
National Register of Historic Places
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