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July, 25, 2008
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Online Virtual Tour of Savannah
 Calhoun Square
Named for one of the south's great statesmen, this southernmost square on Abercorn Street was added in 1851. John Caldwell Calhoun served his country in many capacities, including Vice-President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War. Each year, school children from all over the city gather here to "dance the Maypole" in front of the Massie Heritage Center, a tradition that began in the 1850s.
--Visitor's Guide to Savannah
 | Calhoun Square
1. Massie Heritage Center
(c. 1855-56), 201-213 East Gordon Street. Rosy-beige school buildings with connected walkways, named for Peter Massie, Scottish planter who came to Georgia.
2. 202 East Taylor Street
(Mid-19th century). Side garden with a view through a cast iron gate; flower beds outlined with up-ended ale bottles from the brewery of the first owner, William Rogers.
3. Wesley Monumental U.M.C.
Abercorn Street on Calhoun Square. Soaring spires and Gothic arches on a church named for English clergy brothers John and Charles Wesley, founders of Methodism.
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Map | Next Stop: Whitefield Square
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