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

Savannah's First Burying Ground

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 8, 2009

1. Savannah's First Burying Ground Marker

Inscription. When Savannah was laid out in 1733, the two lots on which this building stands were set aside as a burying ground. William Cox, surgeon, who came on the "Ann," was the first of the colonists to die and was buried here with appropriate ceremonies. This burying ground continued in use until a larger cemetery was established which is now known as Colonial Park.

Erected 1967 by Georgia Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. 32° 4.664′ N, 81° 5.566′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is on West York Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted to the outside wall of the Goldeneye Gallery at # 5 and Savannah Watercolors # 7 W. York St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomo-Chi-Chi's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); Lutheran Church Of The Ascension

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Square (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (about 300 feet away); James Moore Wayne, 1790-1867 (about 300 feet away); "Tyrants Fall In Every Foe Liberty's In Every Blow" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 8, 2009

2. Savannah's First Burying Ground Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 8, 2009

3. Savannah's First Burying Ground Marker

is mounted to the outside wall of the Goldeneye Gallery at # 5 and Savannah Watercolors # 7 W. York St.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,684 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.