Telfair Square
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Telfair Square (Barnard St.) Savannah , GA 31401 United States
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The museums are so rich with history old and new, lovely place to be inspired
Two notable architects left their mark on this square 200 years apart - Jay in 1820 and Safdie in 2006. Both were innovative responses to Oglethorpe's urban design.www.architecturalsavannah.com
See the famous “Bird Girl” statue seen in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in the Telfair Museum (121 Barnard). – Green Guide Editor
Designed in 1733 as St. James Square; and it was renamed in 1883 to honor Edward Telfair a three-time governor of Georgia and patron to the arts .
Visit the Telfair Museum of Art and the Jepson Center for the Art right here on Telfair Square. Looking for a wonderful Southern lunch or dinner ? Try nearby Alligator Soul's shrimp-n-grits! Read more
Originally named St. John's Square, it was renamed Telfair Square to honor Edward Telfair , three time governor of Georgia (1786-1792), and his family. While here, visit the Juliette Gordon Lowe home. Read more
Come here to get a horse carriage ride! They even offer ghost tours !
This square features a special tribute to Girl Scouts .
Good spot to relax and people watch
By the museum . Has girl scouts stone
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The southeast corner of Orleans Square give some idea of what is missing on the north and west sides. Cotton merchants mansions originally surrounded this square.www.architecturalsavannah.com - Jonathan Stalcup
In 1846, the City jail was located here. Now, it is famous for the Andrew Low House which was built in 1849 on the West side of the square. See the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist too, breathtaking! - KeytoSavannah.com
Check out the Rock laid there in the memory of Native American Chief Tomochichi. Great Italian place - Bella Napoli's - Next to the beautiful church! - Ray Christie
The space is beautiful. Wonderful for the kids. Some very topical exhibits. Highly recommended. Small but powerful! - Nandeeta Seth
Neat art galleries. Nice place for a leisurely stroll. Plenty of places to choose if you're hungry. - Tim Gogal
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Plaza
Place United States » Georgia » Chatham County » Savannah » Historic District-North