Historical Marker

Capture of Savannah

Savannah · Chatham County · Erected 1952

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The Story

On December 29, 1778, British troops under Archibald Campbell took Savannah via a swamp path shown by an enslaved guide, routing the defenders and opening Britain's southern strategy to reclaim the colonies.

About this site

Capture of Savannah is a historical marker in Savannah, Chatham County, erected in 1952. It is one of 339 historical markers documented in Chatham County, among 480 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.0723, -81.0844 near Savannah. The nearest cataloged historic site is King-tisdell Cottage Foundation (museum), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Beach Institute, Houstoun Street/York Street, and St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.0723, -81.0844 · Savannah, Chatham County

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