Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Owens-Thomas House
Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
1. Owens-Thomas House Marker
Owens-Thomas House has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Erected 1976 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 32° 4.642′ N, 81° 5.364′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is on Abercorn Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 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: Richardson-Owens-Thomas House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Owens-Thomas House (a few steps from this marker); Tabby, Coquina, Sandstone, and Stucco (a few steps from this marker); Moravian Colonists In Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnard House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Georgia Civil Rights Trail: The Savannah Protest Movement
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Regarding Owens-Thomas House. The stylish residence was built from 1816 to 1819 for cotton merchant Richard Richardson and his wife Francis Bolton, the sister-in-law of William Jay.
National Register of Historic Places :
Owens-Thomas House *** (added 1976 - Building - #76000611)
Also known as Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering ;
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Jay,William
♦Architectural Style: Early Republic, Other ♦Area of Significance: Architecture
♦Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849
♦Owner: Private , Local Gov't
♦Historic Function: Domestic
♦Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
♦Current Function: Recreation And Culture
♦Current Sub-function: Museum
Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
2. Owens-Thomas House and Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
