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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OAD_quest-for-freedom_Tybee-Island-GA.html
"Without going into a detailed history of my life, which would be too long, it will suffice to say to you in the language of an old soldier and of a citizen, that, in coming to America, my sole object has been to devote myself entirely to her welf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E81_john-herndon-johnny-mercer_Savannah-GA.html
Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, was a lyricist, composer,performer, collaborator, businessman, philanthropist, and mentor. He penned nearly 1,400 songs, with the most famous being "Moon River."
He was the co-founder of Capitol Records, Inc. and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6O_madison-square-british-southern-line-of-defenses_Savannah-GA.html
Through this square ran the southern line of defenses of the British who held Savannah from December 29, 1778 to July 11, 1782. After a siege of 22 days, at dawn of October 9, 1779, the strong western defenses on the line of the present West Broad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZH_colored-shopmens-locker-lavatory_Savannah-GA.html
The railroad provided separate washroom facilities for whites and African-Americans.
Facilities and opportunities were quite different for black and white people historically in the segregated South. Jim Crow laws required "separate but equal" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZG_storehouse_Savannah-GA.html
This Storehouse was constructed in 1925 to hold a wide variety of supplies used by the railroad.
Storehouse stock included tools and parts necessary to work on train cars, but also the many items needed to run the Central of Georgia's "miniatur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZF_drop-table_Savannah-GA.html
The Drop Table is located in the Roundhouse. It is a device that enabled mechanics to remove the axles and wheels of a locomotive easily. This allowed repairs to the wheel assembly and to otherwise inaccessible parts of the locomotive.
The Drop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZE_smokestack_Savannah-GA.html
This Smokestack served dual purposes.
Underground flues connect the stack to the Boiler Room and Blacksmith Shop. This system operated on the Bernoulli Principle. The height of the stack enabled wind and pressure to create a vacuum and draw smo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZC_planing-shed-lumber-shed_Savannah-GA.html
Workers in the Planing Shed milled lumber for rail cars and other wooden items manufactured by the railroad.
The grouping of the Planing Shed (A) and Lumber Shed (B) next to the Boiler Room (C) was intentional. A line shaft from the Boiler Room…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZA_boiler-room_Savannah-GA.html
The Boiler Room supplied power for the entire complex. The ornate design of this building symbolizes the importance of its function to the site.
The Boiler Room was the heart of the site, pumping steam power and heat throughout the complex. Wor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZ9_blacksmith-shop_Savannah-GA.html
The Blacksmith Shop had 13 forges.
The railroad complex needed blacksmiths to forge iron locomotive and rolling stock parts, hinges and other hardware for buildings and also tools and equipment. Some of the forged parts were sent to the Machine…