Historical Marker

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church

Savannah · Chatham County · Erected 2008

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Established in 1874 to serve Savannah's Black population, this is recognized as among Georgia's oldest Catholic parishes founded for African Americans; its parish school, attended by a young Clarence Thomas, closed in 1969.

About this site

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is a historical marker in Savannah, Chatham County, erected in 2008. 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 32.0687, -81.0881 near Savannah. The nearest cataloged historic site is King-tisdell Cottage Foundation (museum), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Beach Institute, Massie Common School House, and Massie Common School House.

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

📍 32.0687, -81.0881 · Savannah, Chatham County

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