Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 2008
1. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker
James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, landed with the original colonists, about 114 in number, at the foot of this bluff on February 1 (February 12, new style), 1733. The site where he pitched his tent is marked by the stone bench located about 100 feet west of this marker.
Savannah was for more than 100 years built according to Oglethorpe's unique city plan. Bull Street, the principal street of the city, is named in honor of colonel William Bull of Charleston, S.C., who assisted Oglethorpe in laying out the city.
The colonists sailed in the ship Anne from Gravesend, England, November 17, 1732; landed at Charles Town, S.C., January 13, 1733; proceeded later to Beaufort, S.C., and thence, in small boats, through the inland waterway to Yamacraw Bluff. The town site had already been selected by Oglethorpe in friendly negotiation with Tomo-chi-chi, Mico of the Yamacraws, and with Mary Musgrove, the English-speaking, half-breed Indian princess who later, as niece of Emperor Brim of the Creek Nation, claimed sovereignty of southeastern Georgia.
Erected 1982 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 025-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration
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Location. 32° 4.873′ N, 81° 5.491′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is at the intersection of Bay St and Bull St., on the right when traveling west on Bay 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: This is Yamacraw Bluff (here, next to this marker); The Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); The "John Randolph" (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Customhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); A Storeroom By Any Other Name (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Also see . . .
1. James Oglethrope. Wikipedia biography:
It was Oglethorpe's idea that British debtors should be released from prison and sent to Georgia. This would theoretically rid England of its so-called undesirable
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker
2. James Oglethorpe (1696-1785). New Georgia Encyclopedia entry (Submitted on February 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker, along W Bay Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists Marker in park near Hyatt Hotel
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 1, 2008
5. Oglethorpe Bench mentioned by the marker
On this Spot
One hundred and seventy three years ago
James Oglethorpe the founder of the colony
pitched his tent and here rested
at the close of the day
from which Georgia was settled.
Erected by the Georgia Society of
the Colonial Dames of America
on 12th of February
A.D. - 1906
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
6. Oglethorpe Bench
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 1, 2006
7. Savannah's Monument to Oglethorpe
via Walmart, unknown
8. Landing of Oglethorpe and the Colonists
"Oglethorpe At Savannah: The Landing Of James Oglethorpe And 130 Colonists At Savannah Georgia On 13 January 1733"
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 5,029 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on November 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on February 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
