Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
Marquis De Lafayette
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
1. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House Marker
designed by the Architect William Jay in early 1800 Marquis De Lafayette was the guest of the City of Savannah March 19-21, 1825. A friend of Washington and a defender of American liberty
"Until now,sir,
you have only seen my ardor
in your cause; and that
may not, perhaps, be useless.
I shall purchase a ship which
will carry out your officers.
It is necessary to show
confidence in the future, and
it is in the hour of danger that
I love to share your fortune."
Lafayette to Silas Deane
Paris, France 1776
[Emblem - Savannah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution]
1931
Erected 1931 by Savannah Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1937.
Location. 32° 4.638′ N, 81° 5.367′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on Abercorn Street.,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Owens-Thomas House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Owens-Thomas House (here, next to 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 (about 300 feet away); The Beverly M. Whitehead Human Resources Building (about 400 feet away); Gen. James Jackson Home Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding Richardson-Owens-Thomas House. Just after Christmas, 1817, the young English architect, William Jay, reached Savannah and supervised construction of the house he had designed for cotton broker Richard Richardson. This outstanding example of Regency architecture is one of several important houses designed by Jay before he left the United States in 1824. In 1825, the Marquis de
Lafayette visited Savannah and spoke from this glorious house. It is a memorable experience to stand in the dining room on a sunny day with
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
2. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House Marker
house museum. The house and even the kitchen below have period furnishings. 124 Abercorn Street.
--Visitor's Guide to Savannah
Also see . . . Silas Deane- the United States' first foreign diplomat. On arriving in Paris, Deane at once opened negotiations with Vergennes and Beaumarchais, securing through the latter the shipment of many shiploads of arms and munitions of war to America, and helping finance the Battle of Ticonderoga. He also enlisted the services of a number of Continental soldiers of fortune, among whom were Lafayette, Baron Johann de Kalb, Thomas Conway, Casimir Pulaski, and Baron von Steuben. (Submitted on June 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
3. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 16, 2008
4. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House Marker
Historic American Buildings Survey Lawrence Bradley - Photographer, 1936
5. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
April, 5, 1936 FRONT ELEVATION WEST
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Historic American Buildings Survey Branan Sanders, Photographer, 1934
6. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House Marker
March REAR VIEW (SOUTHEAST)
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Historic American Buildings Survey Lawrence Bradley - Photographer, 1936
7. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
April, 5, 1936 RIGHT SIDE VIEW SOUTH
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Historical American Buildings Survey L. D. Andrew, Photographer, 1936
8. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
Dec. 30, 1936 SIDE PORCH (SOUTH)
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In 1825 the Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Layfayette, was a guest. According to Savannah's oral tradition, the celebrated Frenchman delivered his two Savannah addresses to thousands of adoring citizens from the ornate cast iron balcony on the south side of the house.
In 1825 the Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Layfayette, was a guest. According to Savannah's oral tradition, the celebrated Frenchman delivered his two Savannah addresses to thousands of adoring citizens from the ornate cast iron balcony on the south side of the house.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2009
9. Richardson-Owens-Thomas House National Historic Landmark Marker
Owens-Thomas House *** (added 1976 - Building - #76000611) •
Also known as Richardson-Owens-Thomas House
124 Abercorn St., Savannah •
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 •
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,853 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 10, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
