Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnson Square
Events of historic interest are associated with Johnson Square: Here in 1735, head Chief of the Creek Nation, recited the origin myth of the Creeks. In 1737, the Rev. John Wesley, after futile efforts to bring to trail certain indictments against him growing out of his ministry at Savannah, posted a public notice in this square that he intended to return to England. The Declaration of Independence was read here to an enthusiastic audience, August 10, 1776.
In 1819 a ball was given for President James Monroe in a pavilion erected in the Square. Eminent men who have spoken here include: the Marquis de LaFayette, (1825); Henry Clay (1847), and Daniel Webster (1848). Beneath the Nathanael Greene monument rest the remains of the famous Revolutionary General and his son.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-38A.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, the Georgia Historical Society, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
Location. 32° 4.813′ N, 81° 5.487′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on Bull Street near West Bryan Street. Located in Johnson Square. 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. Savannah Historic District (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Southern Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathanael Greene Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Johnson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); John Herndon Mercer 1909 - 1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); City Plan of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers located in Johnson's Square.
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