Review:

Lafayette Square is a lovely public square located along Abercorn Street between Charlton and Harris Streets, originally laid out in 1837 and named in honor of the noted French American Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette.

The square is home to charming cobblestone sidewalks and an historic fountain commemorating the Colony of Georgia's 250th anniversary, donated to the park in 1984.

Historic structures around the park include the Roman Catholic Cathedral of John the Baptist, which was constructed between 1872 and 1876 by architect Francis Baldwin, and historic homes such as the Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home and the Andrew Low House, connected to Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low.

The park is also home to prominent St. Patrick's Day celebrations for the city, dying its fountain waters green for the holiday each year.

Lafayette Square, 201 E Charlton St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-651-6610

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