Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Scarbrough House
By Mike Stroud, July 10, 2010
1. William Scarbrough House Marker
Designed by noted English architect William Jay,
this house was built for William Scarbrough,
president of the Savannah Steamship Company.
Completed in 1819, itis an excellent example of
the neoclassical style. Scarbrough hosted
President James Monroe here in May 1819
during the president's visit to witness the
launching of the S.S. Savannah on the
world's first trans-Atlantic steamship voyage.
For 84 years (1878- 1962), the house served
as the West Broad Street School for African-
American children and later as the headquarters
for the Historic Savannah Foundation from
1976-1991. In 1996 the house was aquired by
the Ships of the Sea Maritime MuseumErected 2009 by Georgia Historical Society and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. (Marker Number 25-35.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists.
Location. 32° 4.862′
By Mike Stroud, August 22, 2010
2. William Scarbrough House and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First African Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First African Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Haitian Monument (about 400 feet away); Jonathan Bryan (about 500 feet away); John Ryan's Excelsior Bottle Works (about 600 feet away); Flame of Freedom / Relighting the Flame (about 700 feet away); Andrew Bryan (about 700 feet away); The First Act of Alcohol Prohibition in America (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding William Scarbrough House. National Register of Historic Places:
Scarbrough, William, House *** (added 1970 - Building - #70000201)
41 W. Broad St., Savannah
♦ Historic Significance:
♦ Architecture/Engineering, Person
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Jay,William
♦ Architectural Style: Early Republic, Other
♦ Historic Person: Scarbrough,William
♦ Significant Year: 1819, 1835, 1818
♦ Area of Significance: Architecture,
By Mike Stroud, August 22, 2010
3. William Scarbrough House as seen along West Broad Street
♦ Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849
♦ Owner: Private
♦ Historic Function: Domestic
♦ Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
♦ Current Function: Work In Progress
Greek Revival house; finished in 1819
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. .. other Scarbrough markers
Also see . . . Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum: Scarbrough House. William Scarbrough was a shipping merchant, born in North Carolina and educated at the University of Edinburgh, who came to Savannah in 1802, at the age of twenty-six. (Submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
By Mike Stroud, August 30, 2009
4. William Scarbrough House
By Mike Stroud, August 30, 2009
5. William Scarbrough House National Historic Landmark
Historic American Buildings Survey, B. Sanders, March 1934
6. William Scarbrough House, Historic American Engineering Record , HABS GA,26-SAV,39-1
Historic American Buildings Survey, Louis Schwartz, August 1962
7. William Scarbrough House , Historic American Engineering Record , HABS GA,26-SAV,39-8
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
8. The Back of William Scarbrough House
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
9. Mills Bee Lane IV Marker
This Marker is in the Gardens of the Scarbrough House
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
10. Weather Station is in the gardens of the Scarbrough House
Kiosks like this were used by the Weather Bureau for the purpose of displaying charts, maps, and bulletins containing information of value to the general public. They also contained meteorologial instruments such as barometer, thermometer, rain gauge, and hygrometer. The kiosks were installed in open parks or at important street intersections. This cast-iron temple was placed in Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia in 1870.
By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
11. In the gardens of the Scarbrough House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina.
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