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Franklin Square
One of Savannah's 22 squares, located in the northernmost row of the city's five rows of squares, at Montgomery Street and West St. Julian Street.
- Address
- Montgomery St & W St Julian St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Hours
- Check the official website or call ahead for current hours.
- Admission
- Free (public square).
About
Franklin Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the northernmost row of the city's five rows of squares, at Montgomery Street and West St. Julian Street. It is west of Ellis Square in the northwestern corner of the city's grid of squares. The square now anchors the western end of the City Market retail area.
The oldest building on the square is 317 West Bryan Street, the Abram Minis Building, which dates to 1846.
The square is named for Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
The Great Savannah Fire of 1820 started in a livery stable on the square.
Text from Wikipedia, Franklin Square (Savannah, Georgia), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
- First African Baptist Church
- Augustus Walter Building
- James Brannen Building
- Abram Minis Building
- Charles Lamar Properties
- George Hardcastle Building
- Charles Meitzler Building
- Germania Fire Company
Named in the Wikipedia article cited below.
Tips
- Savannah's squares are public spaces you can walk through at any time.
- Check hours locally before visiting.