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Where Did The Name Georgia Come From?

Georgia was named to honor King George II of England, who signed the royal charter which established the colony of Georgia in 1732.

It was created to serve as a buffer between Spanish controlled Florida and English controlled South Carolina.

 

 


Other Savannah Sites

Savannah Visitors Bur. The Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau website.

Other Travel Sites

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

SAVANNAH GEORGIA - FOUNDED 1733 - A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT
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