Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington Fire Company
No. 9
— 1847 — 1875 —
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
1. Washington Fire Company Marker
Inscription.
Washington Fire Company. No. 9. Located at this site, the volunteer Washington Fire Company No.9, provided fire protection to Washington and adjacent wards for 24 years. The top of a cistern visible 20 feet north served as a water reservoir for the fire apparatus. The men of the Washington fire company were memorialized by the placement of this cornerstone at Fire Station No. 1 which was built at 522 East Broughton Street in 1878. This was Savannah's first Municipal Fire Station which was demolished in 1962.
, Dedicated to , The Brave Fireman of Fire Station No.1 , Who also served as mentors and role models for the youth of the , "Old Fort" section of Savannah.
Located at this site, the volunteer
Washington Fire Company No.9,
provided fire protection to Washington
and adjacent wards for 24 years. The
top of a cistern visible 20 feet north
served as a water reservoir for the
fire apparatus. The men of the
Washington fire company were
memorialized by the placement of
this cornerstone at Fire Station No. 1 which was built at 522 East Broughton Street in 1878.
This was Savannah's first Municipal Fire Station which was demolished in 1962.
Dedicated to
The Brave Fireman of Fire Station No.1
Who also served as mentors and role models for the youth of the
"Old Fort" section of Savannah
Erected 2007 by City of Savannah.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 4.691′ N, 81° 5.121′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker can be reached from Houston St.reet near East St. Julian Street, in the median. In Washington Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Washington Fire Company Cornerstone, as mentioned
Washington Fire Co.
1847- 1875
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 23, 2008
4. Washington Fire Company Marker, in Washington Square, Savannah
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
5. Washington Fire Company Marker
The top of a cistern visible, as mentioned (on Marker,
seen in background)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
6. Washington Fire Company Cistern top, visible in Washington Square
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
7. Washington Fire Company Cistern top, visible along sidewalk in the square
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,189 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 8, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.