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Savannah Travel Information
Davenport House Staircase
This downward view perfectly captures the craftsmanship of the Davenport House's staircase.
Savannah is often pictured as the epitome of Southern charm and hospitality. The city's architecture and history lend themselves to this reputation. It is noted for its St. Patrick's Day celebration, the second largest in the United States, behind Boston. Savannah's downtown area is the largest National Historic Landmark District in the United States. City Info
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Notable Moments in City History: 1733 — General James Edward Oglethorpe and the 120 travelers of the good ship "Anne" landed on a bluff high along the Savannah River. Oglethorpe named the thirteenth and final American colony, Georgia, after England's King George II. Savannah became its first city. 1778 — During the American Revolution, the British took Savannah and held it until July, 1782. A land-sea force of French and Americans tried to retake the city in 1779, first by siege and then by direct assault, but failed. 1796 — Devastating fire leaves 1/2 of Savannah in ashes. 1819 — Savannah made worldwide news as the home port of the steamship S.S. Savannah. The Savannah was the first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean. 1820 — Another devastating fire struck, again leaving over the 1/2 the town to be rebuilt. Savannah also saw an outbreak of the yellow fever epidemic that eradicated a tenth of Savannah's population. 1858 — The Georgia Historical Society was founded in that era and Forsyth Park got its grand ornate, cast-iron fountain. 1862 — Fort Pulaski, built to be impregnable on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River, was captured by Federalist Soldiers. 1864 — Sherman began his march to the sea, burning the city of Atlanta and everything else in their path on the way to the coast. Savannah was evacuated and avoided destruction. Upon entering Savannah, Sherman was so taken back by its beauty that on December 22, 1864, a legendary telegram was sent from Savannah and delivered to then President Abraham Lincoln, by which Sherman presented the city of Savannah to Lincoln as a Christmas present. With the arrival of Sherman's troops, the war was over for Savannah and a period of reconstruction would begin. 1920's — The boll weevil destroys 1/2 of Georgia's cotton crop. 1950's — A group of concerned women organized to preserve historic structures threatened by the wrecking ball of urban renewal. The brave endeavor gave rise to the Historic Savannah Foundation who since its inception has saved multitudes of buildings whose beauty and appeal was the foundation of Savannah's charm. 1966 — Savannah's Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and remains one of the largest historic landmarks in the country. 1990's — Savannah experienced a resurgence in tourism with visitors reveling in the city's elegant architecture, ornate ironworks, fountains and lush green squares, as well as the cities natural beauty and hospitable reputation. Interesting Facts about City: Savannah was used for shooting many feature films including the following:
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