Whitefield Square was the final square constructed as part of Savannah's master ward plan, laid out in 1851 and named in honor of Bethesda Home for Boys founder Reverend George Whitfield. The charming square is tucked away in a residential neighborhood that showcases spectacular structures such as the Gothic-style 1895 First Congregational Church, home to one of the city's most noted African American religious congregations. A gazebo marks the site of the square, which was once home to a communal burial ground for African American slaves. Other prominent historic buildings located on or near the square include the city's Red Cross Building and the Rose-of-Sharon Apartments complex.
Whitefield Square, 431 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-351-3837