Troup Square is one of only two public squares in Savannah to be named for a figure who was still living at the time of its design, originally laid out in 1851 and named in honor of state governor and senator George Troup.
The square, which is located on Habersham Street between Charlton and Harris Streets, is home to the unique Myers Drinking Fountain, which invites four-legged visitors to lap its waters on warm days and serves as the site for the city's annual Blessing of the Animals.
The square's Armillary Sphere also recreates an ancient astronomical device used by Greek astronomers, designed in 1968. Unique attractions around the square include the historic 1860 Unitarian Universalist Church and Kennedy Row, rehabilitated recently by the Troup Square Renewal Project.
Troup Square, Savannah, GA 31401