Chippewa Square

This is the square where Forest Gump was filmed . The original bench was a prop so take a seat anywhere and enjoy the beauty

The most famous Square in Savannah. The Forrest Gump bench is on longer here, but you can take a pic where it sat. General Oglethorpe , Georgia's founder, is here. A cafe (in pink) is on a corner.

sit at a bench here and tell random strangers outrageous stories from your past in a Forrest Gump accent just like in the movie and see the type of reactions you get!

Designed in 1815. To commemorate the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812. The Bronze statue is General James Edward Oglethorpe , who faces south protecting Savannah from the Spanish in Florida.

Sit here and ponder life just as Forest Gump did. The actual bench now resides in the Savannah History Museum , 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Savannah.

Trolley stops here next to the Theatre . Check out Gallery espresso for a cup of coffee and enjoy the probe watching.

Enjoy the beautiful architecture , flora, and overall atmosphere of this gorgeous location.

This is the square where Forest Gump was filmed . The original bench was a prop so take a seat anywhere and enjoy the beauty

Originally laid out in 1815, it is named for the famous battle fought during the War of 1812. The center monument is of James Edward Oglethorpe , the great soldier-philanthropist who founded Georgia! Read more

Notice all the 19th century architecture styles surrounding this square - Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival... even Second Empire is visible from here!www.architecturalsavannah.com

Have you always wanted to sit on the bench while waiting for the bus and hear Forrest Gump tell you his life story ? Visit Chippewa Square and you can!

Old town charm. Savannah and it's many squares are one of the hidden gems of Southern US!

DISCOURAGE PANHANDLING IN SAVANNAH - NO PANHANDLING - Call 911 if you are physically threatened or asked for money. Violation of city code 9-1001

This is a rather spacious square with a huge statute of Oglethorpe in the middle.

Thursdays at 5pm the Friends & Family Ministry meets to serve the homeless folks needs, spiritually as well as food, clothes & friendship (Love)! Read more

Chippewa Square was laid out in 1815 and named in honor of American soldiers killed in the Battle of Chippawa during the War of 1812. (The spelling "Chippewa" is correct in reference to this square.)

This is where Forrest Gump sat on the bench waiting for the bus telling his story. (the bench was on the intersection of Hull & Bull , but it's not there anymore)

Life is like a box of chocolates . In 1994's "Forrest Gump ", Tom Hanks sits on a bench in Chippewa Square, telling his life story to various strangers as they wait for the bus . Read more

Wonderful history. Places to sit and relax.

Grab some chocolates by Adam Turoni and sit on a park bench to reenact Forrest Gump

The "park bench " scene which opens the film Forrest Gump was filmed on the north side of Chippewa Square. The bench was a fiberglass prop, rather than one of the park 's actual benches .

One of the best restaurants in Savannah !!

It's all about Forrest Gump . Life is a like a box of chocolates .

Start a great day with a walking tour with Old City Walks from Chippewa Square!

Forrest Gump was here!

Good spot to people watch

The bench now resides elsewhere, but Forrest Gump spent a time sitting here. You can see the Oglethorpe Monument in the background!

This is where Forrest Gump sat !

Forrest Gump 's square!

So beautiful

Forrest Gump sat here ????

Lieutenant Dan, I got you some ice cream . [voice wavering] Lieutenant Dan, ice cream .

Love seeing this historic place

The gnats! Good Lord, Savannah, get the bugspray trucks out!

Beautiful.

Forrest is around

it was lovely!

It was beautiful.

Forrest Gump

Tom Hanks was here once.