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James Edward Oglethorpe (1698-1785) is considered the father of Historic Savannah, Georgia. In fact, the State of Georgia considers General Oglethorpe it's founding father, as well.
Today Savannah's downtown district is a National Historic Landmark and is considered one of America's Most Beautiful Cities.
Oglethorpe landed on Yamacraw Bluff after exploring the Savannah River in 1733 and started a settlement that became the city of Savannah.
Oglethorpe named the area given to him by King George to form a settlement Georgia, in honor of the king.
He was a meticulous planner who envisioned a city built around squares. Today, 21 of Oglethorpe's 24 original squares remain, many of them with monuments honoring Savannah's rich history.
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Hilton Head South
Carolina
Hilton Head Island is
a world class resort community located on the South Carolina coast
between Savannah and Charleston.
Charleston South Carolina
Consider a day trip to Charleston -- just 90 minutes from
Savannah
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