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Savannah, Georgia
Official seal of Savannah, Georgia
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Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°03′03″N 81°06′14″W / 32.05083, -81.10389
Country United States
State Georgia
County Chatham
Government
 - Mayor Otis S. Johnson
 - City Manager Michael M. Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The US state of Georgia is divided into 159 counties. Under the Georgia Constitution, counties are granted Home rule to deal with Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. Otis Samuel Johnson is a politician from Georgia, US and as of September 2007 the current Mayor of Savannah. Brown
Area
 - City 78. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 1 sq mi (202. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²)
 - Land 74. To help compare sizes of different geographic regions we list here Areas between 10 km² (1000 Hectares and 100 km² (10000 hectares 7 sq mi (193. 6 km²)
 - Water 3. 4 sq mi (8. 7 km²)
Elevation 20 ft (15 m)
Population (2006)
 - City 127,889
 - Density 1,759. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (679. 4/km²)
 - Metro 320,013
Time zone EST (UTC−5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)
Area code(s) 912
FIPS code 13-69000[1]
GNIS feature ID 0322590[2]
Website: Savannah, Georgia
For other uses of "Savannah", see Savannah (disambiguation). A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 912 is a Telephone Area code serving the state of Georgia. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout

Savannah is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Chatham County. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. Savannah was established in 1733 and was the first colonial and state capital of Georgia. [3] It is known as America's first planned city and attracts millions of visitors, who enjoy the city's architecture and historic buildings: the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South's first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third-oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America). Juliette Gordon Low ( October 31, 1860 &ndash January 17, 1927) was an American youth leader and the founder of the Girl The Telfair Museum of Art, located in the historic district of Savannah Georgia, is the South ’s first public Art museum. Congregation Mickve Israel, in Savannah Georgia, is one of the Oldest synagogues in the United States, the congregation having begun in 1733 [3][4] Today, Savannah's downtown area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States (designated by the U. A National Historic Landmark (NHL is a Building, site, Structure, Object, or District, that is officially recognized by the S. government in 1966). [3][A]

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Location and geography

Savannah is located at 32°3′3″N, 81°6′14″W (32. 050706, -81. 103762). [5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 78. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 1 square miles (202. 3 km²), of which, 74. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 square miles (193. 6 km²) of it is land and 3. 4 square miles (8. 7 km²) of it (4. 31%) is water. It is the primary port on the Savannah River and is located along the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway. For the Department of Energy facility see Savannah River Site The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States The Intracoastal Waterway is a 4800-km (3000-mile Waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

Because of its marshiness and flat topography, Savannah is prone to flooding. Four canals and pumping stations have been built to help reduce the effects: Fell Street Canal, Kayton Canal, Springfield Canal and the Casey Canal, with the first three draining north into the Savannah River.

Climate

Monthly normal and record high and low temperatures
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High °F 84 86 91 95 100 104 105 104 98 97 89 83
Norm High °F 60. 4 64. 1 71 77. 7 84. 3 89. 5 92. 3 90. 3 86 78. 1 70. 5 62. 6
Norm Low °F 38 40. 9 47. 5 52. 9 61. 3 68. 1 71. 8 71. 3 67. 3 56. 1 46. 9 40. 1
Rec Low °F 3 14 20 32 39 51 61 57 43 28 15 9
Precip (in) 3. 95 2. 92 3. 64 3. 32 3. 61 5. 49 6. 04 7. 2 5. 08 3. 12 2. 4 2. 81
Source: USTravelWeather. com [1]

Due to its proximity to the coast, Savannah experiences milder winters and cooler summers than the Georgia interior. Despite this, temperatures as high as 105°F and as low as 3°F have been recorded. Summers tend to be humid with many thunderstorms. Nearly half of Savannah's precipitation falls during the months of June through September, characteristic of monsoon-type climates. As the city is south of the snow line, it rarely receives snow in winter. Occasional Arctic cold fronts in winter can push nighttime temperatures into the 20s, but usually not much further than that (http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hzm-se1.html).

Population and demographics

Savannah's population was estimated to be 127,889 in 2006, down from the official 2000 U. S. Census report of 131,510 residents. [6] However, over this same six-year period the estimated population of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), defined by the U. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central S. Census Bureau as Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham counties, grew from 294,000 to 320,013, an increase of 9 percent. Bryan County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. As of 2000 the population was 23417 Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. Effingham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. Savannah's MSA is ranked third among Georgia cities. According to the Census Bureau, Savannah's Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which includes metropolitan Savannah and micropolitan Hinesville, has a population of 394,036. Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Hinesville is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 131,510 people, 51,375 households, and 31,390 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population [6] The population density was 1,759. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5 people per square mile (679. 4/km²). There were 57,437 housing units at an average density of 768. 5/sq mi (296. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57. 08% African American, 38. 86% White, 1. 52% Asian, 0. 23% Native American, 0. 07% Pacific Islander, 0. 93% from other races, and 1. 30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 23% of the population.

There were 51,375 households out of which 28. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35. 2% were married couples living together, 21. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38. 9% were non-families. 31. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 45 and the average family size was 3. 13.

In the city the population was spread out with 25. 6% under the age of 18, 13. 2% from 18 to 24, 28. 5% from 25 to 44, 19. 5% from 45 to 64, and 13. 3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84. 6 males.

Economy

The median income for a household in the city was $29,038, and the median income for a family was $36,410. Males had a median income of $28,545 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,921. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 17. 7% of families and 21. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 15. 1% of those age 65 or over.

Agriculture was the background of Savannah's economy in its first two centuries. Silk and indigo production, both in demand in England, were early export commodities; by 1767 almost a ton of silk per year was exported to England. Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Indigofera is a large genus of about 700 species of Flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae. [7]

The Savannah region's mild climate offered perfect conditions for growing cotton, which became the dominant commodity after the American Revolution. Climate encompasses the temperatures humidity rainfall atmospheric particle count and numerous other meteorogical factors in a given region over long periods of Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Its production (under the plantation system) helped the city's European immigrants to achieve wealth and prosperity. "(Our peculiar institution" was a Euphemism for Slavery and the economic ramifications of it in the American South.

The Port of Savannah was one of the most frequented in the United States and Savannah's inhabitants had the opportunity to consume some of the world's finest goods, imported by foreign merchants. The Port of Savannah is a major United States of America Seaport, located in Savannah, Georgia, just up the Savannah River from the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Savannah's port has always been a mainstay of the city's economy. In the early years of U. S. history, goods produced in the New World had to pass through ports such as Savannah's before they could be shipped to England. The New World is one of the names used for the non-Eurasian/non-African parts of the Earth specifically the Americas and Australia. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland

Joining the Georgia Port, manufacturing and the military, the Tourism industry rounds out Savannah's four major economic drivers. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel In 2006, the Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau reports over 6. 85 million people visited the city. Lodging, dining, entertainment,and visitor-related transportation accounts for over $2 billion dollars in visitors spending per year while employing over 17,000.

For years, Savannah was the home of Union Camp, which housed the world's largest paper mill. Union Camp Corporation was an American pulp and paper company and a private owner of Timberland in the United States The plant is now owned by International Paper, and it remains one of Savannah's largest employers. International Paper ( is an American pulp and paper company, the largest pulp and paper company in the world Savannah is also home to the famous Gulfstream Aerospace company, maker of private jets, as well as various other large industrial interests. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a producer of several models of jet Aircraft.

In 2000, JCB, the third largest producer of construction equipment in the world and the leading manufacturer of backhoes and telescopic handlers, built its North American Headquarters in Savannah on I-95 near the airport.

Education

Savannah is home to most of the schools in the Chatham County public school system. Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. The city is the home of four colleges and universities offering bachelor's, master's and professional doctorate degree programs: Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah State University, and South University. Armstrong Atlantic State University, is a State university located in Savannah Georgia. The Savannah College of Art and Design ( SCAD) is a private college with campuses located in Savannah and Atlanta, GA Savannah State University is a four-year state-supported historically black university (HBCU located in Savannah, Georgia. South University is a private university based in Savannah, Georgia. Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph. D. programs in engineering are also offered through Georgia Tech Savannah, the Savannah campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Tech Savannah is a Satellite campus of the Atlanta -based Georgia Institute of Technology in Savannah Georgia located near the Savannah The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, or Tech, is a public, Coeducational Research university in [8] Georgia Southern University maintains a satellite campus in the downtown area. Georgia Southern University (GSU is a public co-educational Regional Research University located in Statesboro, Georgia, USA Savannah Technical College, a public, 2-year institution of technical and adult education also operates in the city. Savannah Technical College, also known as Savannah Tech is a technical college located in Savannah Georgia.

Other notable schools include:

Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah (formerly Oatland Island Education Center; the center was given the new name in 2007) is also a part of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools,and the premier environmental education center in the southeast, serving thousands of students from school systems throughout the region. Alfred Ely Beach High School is one of the oldest Public high schools located in Savannah Georgia, USA Benedictine Military School (also referred to as Benedictine or more commonly just BC) is a Benedictine, Military, all-male High school Calvary Baptist Day School ( Calvary or Calvary Day School) is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Private school located in Savannah Georgia Herschel V Jenkins High School is a Public high school located in Savannah Georgia. Savannah Christian Preparatory School (or SCPS is a non-denominational pre-kindergarten through 12th grade College preparatory school located in Savannah Georgia Savannah Arts Academy is the first dedicated performing and visual arts school in Savannah Georgia. The Savannah Country Day School ( SCDS) is a prep school founded in 1955 in Savannah Georgia. Savannah High School is located in Savannah Georgia, USA. The old Savannah High School building located on Washington Avenue between East and West Atlantic St Vincent's Academy ( SVA) is a private, Catholic, all-female High school located next to the Cathedral of St Located just east of Savannah on a marsh island, the Center features a 2-mile (3. 2 km) "Native Animal Nature Trail" that winds through maritime forest, salt marsh, and freshwater wetlands. Along the way, visitors can observe native animals such as Florida panthers, Eastern timber wolves, alligators, and many more in their natural habitat.

Transportation

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is located west of Savannah off Interstate 95. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, formerly Savannah International Airport, Travis Field and Chatham Field, is a joint civil-military airport Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the East coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia Airlines serving this airport are DayJet, Delta, Delta Connection, Northwest Airlink, Continental Express, United Express, US Airways, Airtran and American Eagle. DayJet was an American commercial aviation operation that provided on-demand jet travel using Eclipse 500 Very Light Jets The company began operations Delta Air Lines Inc ( is a United States Airline based and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Delta Connection is the name under which a number of individually owned Regional airlines and Comair operate short and medium haul routes in association with Northwest Airlink is the trade name of Northwest Airlines ' Regional airline service which flies Turboprop and Regional jet aircraft from Northwest's Continental Express is the operating name Brand of a number of independently owned Regional airlines providing jet feeder service in association with Continental United Express is a Brand name under which seven Regional airlines operate feeder flights for United Airlines. US Airways Inc is the fifth largest Airline in the United States. AirTran Airways is a low-cost Airline that is a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA and American Eagle Airlines Inc is a regional Airline based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States which began as an afflilation of

Amtrak operates a passenger terminal at Savannah for the Palmetto and Silver Service trains running between New York City and Miami, Florida with three southbound and three northbound trains stopping at the station daily. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 The Savannah Amtrak station is an Amtrak station in Savannah Georgia. History The Palmetto was originally the Palmetto Limited, inaugurated November 1, 1910 by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Silver service is the name given to the highest standard of Table service. The City of New York Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Savannah is visited infrequently by special excursion trains operated by GrandLuxe Rail Journeys, and Georgia's SAM Shortline Specials. The Orient Express is the name of a long-distance Passenger train originally operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits.

Interstates and major highways

Interstate 95 - Runs north-south just west of the city; provides access to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and intersects with Interstate 16 which leads into the city's center. Interstate 95, the main Interstate Highway on the East coast of the United States, serves the Atlantic coast of Georgia Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, formerly Savannah International Airport, Travis Field and Chatham Field, is a joint civil-military airport

Interstate 16 - Terminates in Downtown Savannah at Liberty and Montgomery Streets, and intersects with Interstate 95 and Interstate 516. Interstate 16 (I-16 also known as Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway or State Route 404, is an intrastate Interstate highway located entirely

Interstate 516 - An urban perimeter highway connecting Southside Savannah, at DeRenne Avenue, with the industrialized port area of the city to the north; intersects with the Veterans Parkway and Interstate 16, as well. Interstate 516 (I-516 is a 648 mile (1043 km long auxiliary Interstate highway near the southeastern Coastal Georgia city of Savannah as Also known as Lynes Parkway.

Harry S. Truman Parkway - Runs through the eastside of town, connecting the east end of Downtown with Southside Savannah. Harry S Truman Parkway is a Freeway in Savannah, connecting the surrounding Savannah metropolitan area with Downtown Savannah The road has been under construction since 1992, and is opening in phases with the latest phase opening in 2004. The highway will eventually complete a chain of highways that form a loop around the city that include Interstate 516, Veterans Parkway and the Truman Parkway.

Veterans Parkway - Links Interstate 516 and Southside/Midtown Savannah with South Savannah, and is intended to move traffic quicker from north-south by avoiding high-volume Abercorn Expressway. Also known as the Southwest Bypass.

Abercorn Expressway (S.R. 204) - An extension of Abercorn Street that begins at 37th Street (which is its northern point) and terminates at Rio Road and the Forest River at its southern point, and serves as the primary traffic and commercial artery linking downtown, midtown and southside sections of the city. State Route 204 begins just east of Pembroke at US 280 / SR 30 and ends in Savannah at I-16 exit 165 (37th Street

Islands Expressway - An extension of President Street to facilitate traffic moving between Downtown Savannah and the barrier islands, as well as the beaches of Tybee Island

Victory Drive (U.S. 80) - Runs east-west through Midtown Savannah and connects the city with the town of Thunderbolt, and the islands of Whitemarsh, Talahi, Wilmington and Tybee. Tybee Island is an island and city in Chatham County, Georgia near the city of Savannah in the southeastern US Route 80 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in the route number indicates it was originally a cross-country route from the Atlantic Whitemarsh Island is a Census-designated place (CDP in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Wilmington Island is a Census-designated place (CDP in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Merges with the Islands Expressway and serves as the only means of reaching the beach by automobile.

History

Main article: History of Savannah, Georgia

On February 12, 1733, General James Oglethorpe and his settlers landed at Yamacraw Bluff and were greeted by Tomochici, the Yamacraws, and Indian traders John and Mary Musgrove. The city of Savannah Georgia, the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, was established in 1733 and was the first colonial and state Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 1733 ( MDCCXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Early life Mary Musgrove (c 1700-1765 facilitated in the development of Colonial Georgia and became an important intermediary between Creek Indians and the (Mary Musgrove often served as a translator. ) The city of Savannah was founded on that date, along with the colony of Georgia. In 1751, Savannah and the rest of Georgia became a Royal Colony and Savannah was made the colonial capital of Georgia. The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that are under the Sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom [9]

Crime

The total number of violent crimes in the Savannah-Chatham County reporting area ran just above 1,000 per year from 2003 through 2006. In 2007, however, the total number of violent crimes jumped to 1,163. Savannah-Chatham has recorded between 20 and 25 homicides each year since 2005.

In 2007, Savannah-Chatham recorded a sharp increase in home burglaries but a sharp decrease in larcenies from parked automobiles. During the same year, statistics show a 29 percent increase in arrests for Part 1 crimes. [10]

Consolidation with Chatham County

In 2003, Savannah and Chatham County merged their city and county police departments. Chatham County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. Although advertised as a way to cut costs and improve efficiency, the merger has cost more than expected and has not avoided a 100-officer shortage that the department is trying to fix.

While some see the police merger as a step toward city-county consolidation, Savannah is actually one of eight incorporated cities or towns in Chatham County. In American Local government, a consolidated city-county is a city and county that have been merged into one unified jurisdiction (The others are Bloomingdale, Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Thunderbolt, Tybee Island, and Vernonburg). Bloomingdale is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Pooler is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6239 at the 2000 census Port Wentworth is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, USA. The population was 3276 at the 2000 census Thunderbolt is a small town located in Chatham County about 5 miles southeast of downtown Savannah. Tybee Island is an island and city in Chatham County, Georgia near the city of Savannah in the southeastern Vernonburg is a town in Chatham County, Georgia, about 10 miles south of downtown Savannah. Although these seven smaller localities would remain independent from a consolidated government, they have long opposed any efforts to adopt a city-county merger. One fear is that consolidation would reduce county funding to areas outside of Savannah. Efforts toward city-county consolidation are also opposed by some wealthier Chatham County communities, including The Landings on Skidaway Island, since these residents fear higher tax rates in a consolidated government. Skidaway Island is a Census-designated place (CDP in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. However, consolidation is favored by some city and county boosters, including Savannah's main newspaper, and merger plans have been presented to state legislators in the recent past. Should consolidation pass, Savannah would become Georgia's second-largest city, with a population of more than 205,000 (by state law, the almost 35,000 residents of the seven smaller incorporated towns remain independent; they are not included in a Savannah-Chatham consolidation plan).

Points of interest

Sorrel Weed House
Sorrel Weed House
Confederate Memorial in Forsyth Park
Confederate Memorial in Forsyth Park
Green-Meldrim House
Green-Meldrim House
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Cathedral of St. The Green-Meldrim House is an historical building located in Savannah Georgia. John the Baptist

Savannah's architecture and history are internationally known, as is its reputation for Southern charm and hospitality; for example, the city's former promotional name was "Hostess City of the South," a phrase still used by the city government. The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive [11][12] Each year, Savannah attracts millions of visitors from across the country and around the world. [13] Savannah's downtown area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. A National Historic Landmark (NHL is a Building, site, Structure, Object, or District, that is officially recognized by the [14]

The city's location offers visitors access to the coastal islands and the Savannah Riverfront, both popular tourist destinations. Tybee Island, formerly known as "Savannah Beach", is the site of the Tybee Island Light Station, the first lighthouse on the southern Atlantic coast. Tybee Island is an island and city in Chatham County, Georgia near the city of Savannah in the southeastern The Tybee Island Light, also known simply as the Tybee Lighthouse is located on Tybee Island Georgia, east of Savannah at the mouth of the Savannah A lighthouse is a Tower, building or framework designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses or in older times from a fire and used as an Other picturesque towns adjacent to Savannah include the shrimping village of Thunderbolt and two residential areas that began as summer resort communities for Savannahians: Beaulieu and Vernonburg. Thunderbolt is a small town located in Chatham County about 5 miles southeast of downtown Savannah. Beaulieu is an unincorporated village located about 12 miles south of downtown Savannah Georgia, USA. Vernonburg is a town in Chatham County, Georgia, about 10 miles south of downtown Savannah.

The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is located on Hutchinson Island, across from downtown Savannah and surrounded by the Savannah River. For the Department of Energy facility see Savannah River Site The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States The Belles Ferry connects the island with the mainland, as does the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Eugene Talmadge ( September 23 1884 – December 21 1946) was a United States Democratic Party Politician who The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a Bridge in the United States that spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia

The Savannah Civic Center is located on Montgomery Street and is host to over 900 events each year, including the Memorial Health Hockey Classic. The Savannah Civic Center is a 9600-seat multi-purpose Arena located on Montgomery Street in Savannah, Georgia. Thrasher Cup is the name for the trophy given at the Memorial Health Hockey Classic, an Ice hockey tournament held every year in January in Savannah,

Squares

Main article: Squares of Savannah, Georgia

Savannah's historic district has 24 squares. The city of Savannah Georgia, USA, was laid out in 1733 around four open squares. [15] The squares vary in size and personality, from the formal fountain and monuments of the largest, Johnson, to the playgrounds of the smallest, Crawford. Elbert, Ellis, and Liberty Squares are classified as the "lost squares," destroyed due to development in the 1950s. Elbert and Liberty Squares were paved over to make way for a realignment of US 17, while Ellis Square was demolished to build the City Market parking garage. Separate efforts are under way to revive each of the three lost squares. The city has recently razed the City Market parking garage in order to build a new parking facility underground, with a new park on the street level.

Historic sites

Historic churches and synagogues

Savannah is home to a number of historic houses of worship. The First Bryan Baptist Church is an African-American church that has its beginnings in 1788. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa The original land the church is on was purchased by Andrew Bryan, the congregation's founder, in 1793, with the actual building the First Bryan Baptist Church now worships in being constructed in 1873. However, in 1832, a split in the congregation produced the First African Baptist Church. In 1859, the members of this new congregation (most of whom were slaves) built their current church building on Franklin Square.

Other historic houses of worship in Savannah include: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Temple Mickve Israel, and St. John's Church (Episcopal). The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is a Catholic cathedral in Savannah Georgia, located at 222 East Harris Street Congregation Mickve Israel, in Savannah Georgia, is one of the Oldest synagogues in the United States, the congregation having begun in 1733 St John's Church in Savannah is a Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.

Performing Arts

Beyond its architectural significance as being the nation's largest, historically restored urban area, the City of Savannah has a rich and growing performing arts scene, offering cultural events throughout the year. Some notable Savannah based arts organizations contributing to the city's cultural fabric are:

Dance

Savannah Danse Theatre: Savannah Danse Theatre was established in 1998 as a nonprofit organization and has grown to become the city’s largest dance company. Performing both the traditional classics as well as original works, Savannah Danse Theatre is also well known for their annual production of The Nutcracker at The Historic Lucas Theatre For The Arts.

Music

The Coastal Jazz Association: Presents a variety of jazz performances throughout the year in addition to hosting the annual Savannah Jazz Festival.

The Savannah Children's Choir: Newly established children's chorus which presents three to four performances annually.

The Savannah Choral Society: An auditioned only, choral ensemble of approximately 80 members from around the greater Savannah region.

The Savannah Concert Association: Presents a variety of internationally recognized guest artists for six to seven chamber music performances each season, generally held in The Historic Lucas Theatre For The Arts.

The Savannah Music Festival: An annual, internationally recognized music festival which spans almost three weeks from mid-March into April, bringing a diverse mixture of world-class classical, jazz and popular artists to Savannah.

The Savannah Sinfonietta: Savannah's resident, professional orchestra, which presents an annual season of classical and popular concert performances in both Savanah's Historic District and at The Landings on Skidaway Island, in addition to presenting several Savannah "traditions" such as the annual Picnic In Forsyth Park Concert and the annual Holiday Messiah Sing-Along.

The Savannah Winds: A community based, amateur concert band that is hosted by the music department of Savannah's Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Theatre

Cardinal Rep: Community theatre with an emphasis on professional aesthetic and community-building outreach. The productions of Cardinal Rep are focused around new and unproduced works, literary adaptations, and regional premieres.

Little Theatre of Savannah: Founded in 1950, The Little Theatre of Savannah, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer-based community organization dedicated to the celebration of the theatre arts. Recognizing the unique social value, expressive fulfillment, and opportunity for personal growth that theatre provides its participants, the Little Theatre of Savannah invites all members of the community to participate both on- and off-stage.

Savannah Children's Theatre: A year-around, amateur drama program geared for offering elementary through high school (and adults) opportunities for participation in a broad array of dramatic and musical productions.

Savannah Community Theatre: Full season with a diverse programming schedule, featuring some of Savannah's finest actors in an intimate, three quarter round space.

Savannah Theatre: Savannah's only fully professional resident theatre, producing music revues with live singers, dancers, and the most rockin' band in town. Performances happen year-round, with several different titles and the well-liked holiday show, A Christmas Tradition.

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Sister cities

Savannah, Georgia has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:

Flag of Georgia (country) Batumi (Ajaria, Georgia)
Flag of Greece Patras (Akhaia, Greece)
Flag of Burkina Faso Kaya (Burkina Faso)

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Notes

A. ^ Savannah had 24 original squares. Today 21 are still in existence. See Squares of Savannah, Georgia for additional information. The city of Savannah Georgia, USA, was laid out in 1733 around four open squares.

References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ a b c Savannah. New Georgia Encyclopedia. Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press (2006-09-11). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Retrieved on 2008-01-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC
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  10. ^ City of Savannah Town Hall Report 02/08
  11. ^ City of Savannah Home Page
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