Savannah

The architecture and gardens
Sargeant Jasper was mortally wounded by the British during the American Revolution

Mr. Oglethorpe who created the colony of Georgia in 1733

Oglethorpe

Wright Square named for Mr. Wright the first royal governor of Georgia

Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Greene retired to his plantation Mulberry Grove after the War. He is buried here in the square.

Monument to black soldiers in both the American Revolution and Haitian Revolution

River Street and RiverFront

Cobblestone streets. Much of the stone comes from Britain, Scotland and other areas. The stone was used as ballast in the ships. Once the ships arrived in Savannah, the ballast was replaced with cargo, cotton, and sailed back to England. The stones were used to build the streets and alleys.

Colonial Park Cemetery

Crypts

Many American Revolution War heros and dignitaries

Large family vaults with the church steeple in the background

Habersham family. He was a member of the Continental Congress and dedicated to American freedom during the American Revolution.

Joseph Clay, Patriot

Stone from 1783

Button Gwinnett, Singer of the Declaration of Independence.

The grave of a man killed in a Duel

Graves that have fallen over, gotten misplaced.....are all lined up and attached to the wall.

Pretty flowers