Interesting Facts About Savannah

By Sam Opp

Savannah is Georgia’s Oldest City

The city was discovered by General James Edward Oglethorpe in 1733.

Savannah is the USA's first planned city

Savannah Had 24 Original Squares

There are only 22 original Squares left.

The Spanish Moss is not really Moss

Chippewa Square

One of the most beautiful squares to visit in Savannah with one day is Chippewa Square.

First Museums in the South

Savannah is home to one of the first museums in the South. It is the Telfair Academy.

One of the busiest ports

Savannah has the 4th busiest port in the USA