Georgia
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Georgia
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Eliza Thompson House
Savannah, Georgia
1847
The Eliza Thompson House is the oldest house on Jones Street, built in 1847 for Eliza and Joseph Thompson and their 7 children and expanded in the 1870s. It is now a bed & breakfast.
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Congregation Mickve Israel
Savannah, Georgia
1878
Originally established in 1733, the Congregation Mickve Israel is a Reform Jewish synagogue built in the Gothic Revival style (unusual for synagogues) in 1878.
- Kensington Park-Groveland Historic District Savannah, Georgia
- Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia 1929
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Calvin W. Parr House
Athens, Georgia
1889
Built in 1889, the Calvin Parr House is listed on the National Register as a “near-perfect example” of a Victorian cottage and for its unique interior stenciling created by its namesake original owner, an interior designer.
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Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Savannah, Georgia
1870
Located in an 1870 building, Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room is a Savannah institution, founded by its namesake as part of a boardinghouse in 1943 and known for its outstanding Southern food, which is still served family-style.
- King Center Atlanta, Georgia 1968
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Johnson Square
Savannah, Georgia
1733
The oldest and largest of Savannah's 22 squares, Johnson Square was laid out in 1733. It contains the Nathanael Greene Monument, a fountain, and a sundial honoring the city plan of Savannah.
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Savannah City Hall
Savannah, Georgia
1904-05
Built in 1905, Savannah City Hall is a major landmark by the Savannah River. Its Neoclassical design features a colonnade, pair of statues, clock, and gold dome; inside are mosaic ceilings and colorful stained glass under the dome.
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The Collins Quarter
Savannah, Georgia
1836-67
Housed in an 1836 building on leafy Oglethorpe Avenue, The Collins Quarter features exposed walls of brick and stone and a menu of modern, unique, beautifully-presented food. It is especially popular as a brunch spot.