Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
A. Douglass Strobhar
A. Douglass Strobhar
As a mark of esteem and affection
by the Board of Managers
of the
Savannah Port Society
It is a tribute to his loyality and unfailing faithfulness since he became a member of the board of managers in 1920 and president in 1946.
His leadership alone has made
International Seamen's House
possible.
Erected by The Board of Managers of the Savannah Port Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 32° 4.706′ N, 81° 5.153′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is on East St Julian Street near Houston Street, on the left when traveling west. Chapel is located at rear of International Seamen's House on East Julian Street. 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: Revd A. Dale Umbreit (here, next to this marker); John B. Hohenstein, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Washington Fire Company (within shouting distance of this marker); The Georgia Medical Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Cuyler (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Georgia Medical Society (about 500 feet away); Chatham Artillery (about 500 feet away); New World Medical Plants (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,777 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.



