Savannah Map, Georgia

Savannah History

In 1751, Georgia became a Royal Colony.  The plans for opportunity for the working poor were thrown out and entrepreneurs and slaves were sent to plant rice and cotton fields and build up the colony.  Savannah was named Georgia’s capital.  Shortly thereafter, Savannah became a major commercial port due to trade routes to Europe. read more

Savannah Travel Guide

The attractive Historic District is the centre of the old town, a mixture of architectural styles flanked by Savannah River with old cotton warehouses on its sides. Broad Street is the old commercial main street while Broughton Street is the major street of downtown Savannah. read more

Savannah Sightseeing

This lighthouse was built in 1837 but had to be rebuilt twenty years later after having been destroyed in a hurricane.  It was closed in 1909 but is still maintained by the National Park Service.  It is located within the Fort Pulaski National Monument. read more

Savannah Nightlife

Savannah is the largest city in the state of Georgia in the United States, with a population of about 127,900 in 2006. Established in 1733, it was the first colonial city of George and was its state capital. Savannah is an important port, situated on the Savannah River. However, tourism had emerged as one of the major drivers of the economy in recent times, with annual revenue of more than $2 billion. Savannah has the... read more