Historical Marker

Washington’s Southern Tour

Savannah · Chatham County · Erected 1999

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The Story

During his 1791 tour to unite the young republic, Washington spent several days in Savannah, toured the Revolutionary siege earthworks with General Lachlan McIntosh, and worshipped at Christ Church.

About this site

Washington’s Southern Tour is a historical marker in Savannah, Chatham County, erected in 1999. 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 32.0799, -81.0915 near Savannah. The nearest cataloged historic site is Nathanael Greene Monument (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Colonel William Bull, Savannah Historic District, and Christ Church.

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

📍 32.0799, -81.0915 · Savannah, Chatham County

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