What are some of the most important historical locations in Savannah, Georgia? What are their claims to fame?
Savannah is nothing if not historical. Much time and money is spent by the locals to maintain the city in its original form. It's city law that no building can be taller than the tip of the gold dome on city hall. And each spring the city plants fresh flowers to make the city come alive. Here is a list of some of the historical locations you don't want to miss on your trip to Savannah.
* Johnson Square. This is the first square to be created in Savannah. It's named after Robert Johnson, who helped Georgia become established. Johnson Square was the original center of entertainment and social gatherings for the city.
* Juliette Gordon Low Center. This was the home of one of Savannah's most famous families. Low went on to found the Girl Scouts. Now, this restored home was the first home in Savannah on the National Register of Historic Places. This home was built in 1818.
* Monterey Square. This square on Bull Street was named in honor of the Battle of Monterey in the Mexican War. This square is now home to one of the biggest controversies in Savannah. Who is buried there? Many people believe it's Casimir Pulaski, a war hero. Others believe Pulaski was buried somewhere else and that someone else is buried in Monterey Square.
* Mercer House. This was the home of Civil War General Hugh Mercer, great-grandfather to famous songwriter Johnny Mercer. It's most recently notable as being the home of antiques dealer Jim Williams, the man whose life was made public in the book and movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
* Forsyth Park. This park is the largest park in Savannah. It was originally planned out in 1851 and has been a place of many notable photographs and videos. A monument in the center of the park commemorates the lives of those killed in the Civil War.
