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Historic Site

Plaque to Commemorate Washington's Southern Tour

Plaque to Commemorate Washington's Southern Tour - Quick Facts
HSP Category Marker

Historical Significance:

This plaque is on the First Chatham Bank Building (Telfair Branch) in Telfair Square. There was formerly an Inn at Barnard and State Streets in Savannah, GA where George Washington lodged during his Southern Tour in 1791. This tablet was placed in commemoration of the bicentenary of Washington's birth by The Daughters of the American Revolution in Savannah - 1932

Acknowledgements: The Boonesborough Chapter provides liability insurance for the property and is working on a plan that will ensure future maintenance and development.

Form Submitted By: St. Andrew's Parish Chapter, NSDAR 11/3/2014

Historic Marker:

  • Marker Date:  1932
  • Marker Organization: Georgia DAR
  • Marker Text: George Washington During his visit to Savannah May 12-15 1791 was a guest at the inn which stood on the northeast corner of Barnard and State Streets. This tablet is placed in commemoration of the bi-centenary of his birth by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Savannah - 1932

Funded By:

The plaque is maintained by the Sponsors: Sons of the Revolution and the Society of the Cincinnati.

Information for the Visitors:

What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:

  • Condition of Property: Preserve
  • Open to the Public? Yes; Outside the First Chatham Bank Building
  • Family Friendly? Yes
  • Lodging? No
  • Brochure available? No
  • Catalog available? No
  • DVD available? No

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