Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington’s Southern Tour
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008
1. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
During his Southern tour of 1791, President George Washington attended services at the original Christ Church on Sunday, May 15. While in Savannah from May 12-15, Washington lodged at a house on the corner of Barnard and State streets on St. James (now Telfair) Square, dined at Brown's Coffeehouse with the Society of the Cincinnati, toured the ruins of the Revolutionary earthworks with General Lachlan McIntosh, was entertained at the Silk Filature on Reynolds Square and attended a large public dinner. After Sunday services, Washington dined with Catherine Greene (widow of Nathanel Greene) at Mulberry Grove plantation north of the city before departing for Augusta.
Erected 1999 by Gerogia Historical Society, the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia, and the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Georgia. (Marker Number 25-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 32° 4.793′ N, 81° 5.489′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County
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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: Johnson Square (here, next to this marker); Nathanael Greene Monument (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Nathanael Greene Monument (a few steps from this marker); Colonel William Bull (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); John Herndon Mercer 1909 - 1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Also see . . . George Washington's Southern Tour. South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 1993 by Terry W. Lipscomb. (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Shane Oliver, December 29, 2020
2. Washington’s Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2013
3. Washington’s Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Washington’s Southern Tour Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
5. Washington’s Southern Tour Marker, at Johnson Square, Savannah
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008
6. The Inn as mentioned in the Marker
George Washington
During his visit to Savannah May 12-15 1791
was a guest at the inn which stood
on the northwest corner of
Barnard and State Streets.
This tablet is placed
in commemoration of the
Bi-Centenary of his birth by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
in Savannah ~~1932
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008
7. The Inn site as mentioned, as it looks today
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,949 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
