Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is a city of 147,898 people in Chatham County, Georgia, founded in 1733.
Why visit Savannah
Townapedia lists 48 museums and landmarks, 70 parks and trails, 158 places to eat, 47 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Savannah 10, AMC CLASSIC Savannah 11, Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent Historic District and Bethesda Academy.
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About Savannah
Savannah is a city in and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, it is the oldest city in the state, and was the capital of the colonial Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah today is an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. The city is the most populous in the Coastal Georgia region and the fifth-most populous in the state as a whole, with a population of 147,780 at the 2020 census and an estimated 149,440 in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article Savannah, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus
School · 3.1 mi
Public university in Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah Technical College
School · 4.7 mi
Technical college in Georgia, US
5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah
South University
School · 5.3 mi
Private university's main campus, and its online operations, in Savannah, Georgia, United States
709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah
Dorothy Barnes Pelote Bridge
Bridge · 7.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 7.7 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Old Harbor Light
Lighthouse · 7.9 mi
Lighthouse in Georgia, United States
Savannah State University
School · 8.2 mi
Historically-black public university in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Savannah Theatre
Cinema and theater · 7.4 mi
Music venue, theatre and former movie theater in Savannah, Georgia, United States
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks48
Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Bethesda Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Bonaventure Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.1 mi
Historic cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Carver Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic district in Savannah, Georgia
Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Historic train depot and museum in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Savannah, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Savannah, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Congregation Mickve Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Cuyler-Brownville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic district in Savannah, Georgia
Davenport House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Building in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Green-Meldrim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
National Historic Landmark in Savannah, Georgia
Juliette Gordon Low Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Historic district, historic home, and museum in Savannah, Georgia, USA
36 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds70
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Wormsloe Historic Site
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi
Historic site and state park in Chatham County, Georgia, USA
Chatham Square
Park · 7.0 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Columbia Square
Park · 7.7 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Ellis Square
Park · 7.5 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Emmet Park
Park · 7.9 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Greene Square
Park · 7.7 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Johnson Square
Park · 7.6 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Oglethorpe Square
Park · 7.6 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
58 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes158
3 Tops BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.5 mi
5796 Ogeechee Road, Savannah
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Flacos Tacos #2
Restaurant · Mexican, Tacos · 5.4 mi
7 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Foxy Loxy Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 6.4 mi
1919 Bull Street, Savannah
Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Love's Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood, American, Steak House · 6.0 mi
6817 Chief of Love Rd, Savannah
Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana
Restaurant · Pizza · 6.1 mi
2411 De Soto Avenue, Savannah
We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Sunrise Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Salad, Chicken · 4.0 mi
1 Southern Oaks Court, Savannah
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
The Sexton Pub and Provisions
Bar and pub · 6.1 mi
Discover the warm embrace of The Sexton Pub and Provisions, a charming Irish pub nestled in the heart of Savannah, Georgia, that serves...
9 West 43rd Street, Savannah
Mo-Th 12:00-24:00, Fr 12:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
The Vault Kitchen & Market
Restaurant · Asian, Fusion · 6.3 mi
2112 Bull Street, Savannah
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Su...
Troy Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 4.1 mi
10510 Abercorn Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
146 more on the map.
History
On February 12, 1733, General James Oglethorpe and settlers from the ship Anne landed at Yamacraw Bluff and were greeted by Tomochichi, the Yamacraws, and Indian traders John and Mary Musgrove. Mary Musgrove often served as an interpreter. The city of Savannah and the colony of Georgia were founded on that date. In 1751, Savannah and the rest of Georgia became a Royal Colony, with Savannah as its capital.
By the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, Savannah had become the southernmost commercial port in the Thirteen Colonies. British troops took the city in 1778, and the following year, a combined force of American and French soldiers, including Haitians, failed to rout the British at the Siege of Savannah. The British did not leave the city until July 1782. In December 1804 the state legislature declared Milledgeville the new capital of Georgia.
Savannah, a prosperous seaport throughout the nineteenth century, was the Confederacy's sixth most populous city and the prime objective of Major General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. During the night of December 20-21, 1864, local authorities negotiated a peaceful surrender to save Savannah from destruction, and Union troops marched into the city at dawn.
From the History section of Savannah, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay47
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Savannah Midtown
Motel and hotel · 4.9 mi
211 Stephenson Avenue, Savannah
Churches and places of worship167
First Bryan Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 5.8 mi
4869 Old Louisville Road, Garden City
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging40
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Healthcare24
Advantage Infusions
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.0 mi
7001 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer Center & Research Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.5 mi
225 Candler Drive, Savannah
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital Of Savannah
Hospital · 5.9 mi
6510 Seawright Drive, Savannah
Map of Savannah
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chatham County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hunter Army Airfield (SVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Georgetown 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Henderson 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Garden City 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Pooler 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Montgomery 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Isle of Hope 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Thunderbolt 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Dutch Island 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Richmond Hill 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Skidaway Island 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SavannahRooftopViewNW20140422, RCraig09, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Savannah Mall 1, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Savannah Mall (7965787120), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Savannah Mall (7965855012), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Savannah Mall 2, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 280th Combat Communications Squadron trains at Savannah CRTC (9409120021), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- 280th CCS trains at Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (9411884880), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Green-Meldrim House, Savannah, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA Savannah Scarbrough House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gingerbread House in Savannah, Photoartel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah HD Lady and Sons01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Savannah, GA USA Central of Georgia terminal, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA Savannah Bethesda Home Whitefield Chapel02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wormsloe Historic Site, Chatham County, GA, US (36), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah First Bryan Baptist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Customhouse02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Savannah–Ogeechee Canal01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah HD Mickve sq pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Owens-Thomas House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah J G Low HD Oglethorpe02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Savannah, GA USA Telfair Academy, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA-Savannah 1899 1 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- Isaiahdavenporthouse2009, Cybersquire79, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Strathy Hall, Kenneth Dixon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carver Village Historic District (06), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Ardsley-Chatham HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Cuyler-Brownville HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Central of GA RR Eichberg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OliverSturgesHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Wild Heron Plantation, Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain
- ISS061-E-120346 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-43146 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-43145 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 165th Airlift Wing deploys for ninth time since 9 11 (5411356013), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- 165th AW famlies see off their Airmen (5411968246), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- 165th Deploys (5411356337), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- 165th AW Deploys for Afghanistan (5411356199), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Pontederia crassipes 269033829, Nonbinary-Naturalist, CC0
- Orgyia detrita 486507577, Nonbinary-Naturalist, CC0
- 2019 Nissan Altima S, WNYY98, CC BY-SA 4.0
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