Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Telfair Academy
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
1. Telfair Academy Marker
Site of home of Royal Governor Sir James Wright, where, in 1776, by authority of Council of Safety, Governor Wright was arrested by Joseph Habersham.
Erected 1930 by Works Progress Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 32° 4.732′ N, 81° 5.701′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is at the intersection of Barnard Street and President Street on Barnard Street. 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. Telfair Family Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tondee's Tavern (about 600 feet away); Flame of Freedom / Relighting the Flame (about 600 feet away); The First Act of Alcohol Prohibition in America (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 10, 2013
2. Telfair Academy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
