Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Girl Scout Headquarters in America
The house adjacent to this building was the home of Juliette Gordon Low at the time she founded Girl Scouting in the United States, March 12, 1912. Formerly the carriage-house and stable of the Low mansion, this building became that year the first Girl Scout headquarters in America.
At the death of Mrs. Low in 1927 the Founder of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. willed the original headquarters to the Girl Scouts of Savannah (now The Girl Scout Council of Savannah, Georgia, Inc.). This building has been continuously used for Girl Scouting longer than any other in this country.
Erected 1966 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 12, 1965.
Location. 32° 4.393′ N, 81° 5.556′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on East Macon Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on South side of Macon Street, Between Drayton and Abercorn Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juliette Low (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Girl Scouting (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Dames House (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Low House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Musgrove (within shouting distance of this marker); Marist Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (about 400 feet away); Sergeant Jasper (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. More Juliette Low
Also see . . . Girl Scouts History. Official website entry (Submitted on February 22, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,082 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 6, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on November 9, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.