Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2009

1. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker

Inscription. Once known as the Strand and later as Irish Green because of its proximity to the Irish residents of Savannah's Old Fort neighborhood, this park was renamed in 1902 for the Irish patriot Robert Emmet (1778-1803) to commemorate the centennial of his death. Emmet, who led an unsuccessful Dublin uprising for Irish Independence and was executed for treason, was a hero to Savannah’s Irish community. Emmet is best known for the speech in which he asked that his epitaph not be written until “my country takes her place among the nations of the earth.” Emmet Park remains an important center of ceremonial congregation for Savannahians of Irish descent.

Erected 2003 by The Georgia Historical Society and the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. (Marker Number 25-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 32° 4.786′ N, 81° 5.201′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is at the intersection of East Bay Street and Habersham Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bay Street. Located in Savannah's

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Irish and Robert Emmet Park. 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: Jane Cuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah, Birthplace of Prince Hall Masonry in Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Savannah Marine Korean War Monument (about 300 feet away); The Georgia Hussars (about 400 feet away); Shipping in the Port of Savannah (about 400 feet away); Savannah's Wharves (about 500 feet away); A. Douglass Strobhar (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Regarding Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park. Savannah has one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in The United States, second only to New York's.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Robert Emmet. Although Emmet's rebellion was a complete failure, he became an heroic figure in Irish history. (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Photographed by Brian Scott, April 21, 2005

2. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker

Preparing for the Celtic Cross Ceremony and the placing of the Memorial Wreath, 2008 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 1, 2008

3. Preparing for the Celtic Cross Ceremony and the placing of the Memorial Wreath, 2008

All in preparation for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration

Savannah's Irish Clans, on Parade image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008

4. Savannah's Irish Clans, on Parade

Savannah's Irish Clans in the Parade image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008

5. Savannah's Irish Clans in the Parade

Robert Emmet Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, April 21, 2005

6. Robert Emmet Park

Photographed by Brian Scott, April 21, 2005

7. Robert Emmet Park

Celtic Cross Ceremony ...Wreath Presentation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008

8. Celtic Cross Ceremony ...Wreath Presentation

Celtic Cross just to the left of the speaker

Celtic Cross with wreath image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008

9. Celtic Cross with wreath

To Americans Of Irish Descent
Past - Present - Future
Erin Go Bragh

St. Patricks Day Parade Headquarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 16, 2008

10. St. Patricks Day Parade Headquarters

Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Celtic Cross image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011

11. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Celtic Cross

Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker and Celtic Cross image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011

12. Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park Marker and Celtic Cross

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,205 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on September 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.