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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q2_ss-savannah-and-ss-john-randolph_Savannah-GA.html
The first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, the SS SAVANNAH, sailed from this harbor on May 22, 1819 and reached Liverpool 27 days later. The anniversary of her sailing, May 22, is celebrated as National Maritime Day. Captain Moses Rogers was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PK_old-city-exchange-bell_Savannah-GA.html
This bell, which is believed to be the oldest in Georgia, bears the date 1802. Imported from Amsterdam, it hung in the cupola of the City Exchange from 1804 until a short time before that building was razed to make way for the present City Hall. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PD_old-savannah-cotton-exchange_Savannah-GA.html
The Savannah Cotton Exchange building was completed in 1887 during the era when Savannah ranked first as a cotton seaport on the Atlantic and second in the world. In its heyday as a cotton port over two million bales a year moved through Savannah.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PA_savannah-waterfront_Savannah-GA.html
The colony of Georgia began on Savannah's waterfront in 1733. The riverfront has always played an important role in Georgia, whether as a colonial port, exporter of cotton, or tourist destination. The first commercial house below the bluff opened …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CF_birthplace-of-eighth-air-force_Savannah-GA.html
On 28 January 1942, the Eighth Air Force, was activated in the adjacent building, a National Guard Armory at the time. Having moved to England, the Eighth was ready on 17 August to test the theory that daylight bombing raids could be made with …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28I_this-memorial-commemorates-the-act-of_Tybee-Island-GA.html
This Memorial Commemorates the act of Lieutenant Christopher Hussey Of the Montgomery Guards and Private John Latham of the Washington Volunteers, the first volunteer regiment of the State of Georgia. While under fire during the bombardment of Apr…
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