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Washington Square

Added in 1790 with Warren Square, Washington Square once bordered the Trustees' Garden in those early days and was known as Eastern Common. The square was named to honor General George Washington, the first president of the United States.

--Visitor's Guide to Savannah

Washington Square
1. Hampton Lillibridge House
(c.1796), second house from the square, 507 East St. Julian Street. Widow's walk atop gambrel roof on a grey frame house, rumored to be haunted.
2. International Seaman's House
25 Houston Street. Shady front porch with American flag; a welcome sight to seamen.
3. Trustees' Garden Village
Beginning at East Broad and Bay Streets. Originally ten acres of experimental gardens for the colonists - now a residential delight.

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Franklin Square
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Reynolds Square
Warren Square
Washington Square
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Oglethorpe Square
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Telfair Square
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Chippewa Square
Colonial Park Cemetary
Troup Square
Lafayette Square
Madison Square
Pulaski Square
Monterey Square
Calhoun Square
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