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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM119S_roll-of-honor_Savannah-GA.html
Roll of Honor 1914-1918 These Palmetto trees were planted and this tablet erected by the Savannah Women's Federation in loving honor of the Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of Chatham County who died in the Great War for the cause of world liberty" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM117V_the-history-of-victor-b-jenkins-jr-memorial-boys-club_Savannah-GA.html
??In a modest garage apartment building at the corner of Jefferson and 35th Street, the Jefferson Athletic Club For Boys was founded in 1933. The nation was in the throes of a great economic depression. The need arose for organized activities for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGNZ_republican-blues_Savannah-GA.html
During the early months of the Civil War,Fort Jackson's Garrison was composedof local militia units which served rotating tours of duty at the fort. One of these units was the Republican Blues commandedby John Wayne Anderson.The Blues were first o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGN7_the-napoleon-12-pounder-field-gun-model-1857_Savannah-GA.html
(Left panel)The twelve-pound Napoleon smoothbore cannonwas developed in France in 1853 and was named for the Emperor Napoleon III. It was adopted and manufactured in the United States in 1857.It was the mainstay of artillery for both the Unionand …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGLZ_construction-of-fort-jackson_Savannah-GA.html
(Panel one)In the early years of the 19th century, theUnited States was a fledgling nation witha population of 7,700,000, a standing armyof 6,700, and a navy of only 12 ships. TheAmericans were vastly outnumbered bythe major powers of the time, Fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGLN_garrison-of-fort-jackson_Savannah-GA.html
Starting in the Summer of 1812, FortJackson was garrisoned by variousunits of the United States Army andGeorgia Militia. These troops includedthe 8th U.S. Infantry, 4th U.S. Artillery,and the Chatham Artillery.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME03_walter-bernard-hill-hall_Savannah-GA.html
This is the oldest remaining building on the Savannah State University campus. It was constructed in 1901 by the students and faculty of then Georgia State Industrial College during the administration of the college's first president, Richard R. W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDVT_savannah-state-college_Savannah-GA.html
This state college was established in 1891 as the Georgia Industrial College for Colored Youths as an outgrowth of the Second Morrill Act of 1890 and an Act of the Georgia General Assembly, November 26, 1890, creating this institution as one of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8M7_fred-wessels-senior_Savannah-GA.html
In memory ofFred Wessels, Seniorwhose vision, faith and courage madethese companies possibleAtlantic Mutual Fire Insurance CompanySouthern Savings & Loan CompanyAtlantic Insurance & Investment Company
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71Q_colonials-at-bonaventure_Savannah-GA.html
Georgia was the last of the 13 colonies settled in 1733. It was a time of trial and hardship and called for persons bold in spirit, as well as resilienceto the hard life that came with pioneering. In this section we honor 13 of those men and woman…
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