Quick Summary:
- Savannah is one of the most unique and historic urban areas, originally designed in 1733 by Colony of Georgia founder James Oglethorpe.
- Further park expansion was orchestrated as part of the city's Oglethorpe Plan throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
- This expansion brought the park's public square count up to a maximum of 24 by 1851.
- Today, visitors can explore the city's historic squares, which are home to some of the most iconic attractions of the Savannah Historic District.
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Chatham Square
Chippewa Square
Columbia Square
Crawford Square
Ellis Square
Greene Square
Johnson Square
Lafayette Square
Madison Square
Monterey Square
Oglethorpe Square
Orleans Square
Pulaski Square
Reynolds Square
Troup Square
Warren Square
Washington Square
Whitefield Square
Wright Square
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