Washington Square, Savannah

#31 among attractions in Savannah

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Washington Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Houston Street and East St. Julian Street. It is east of Warren Square and north of Greene Square in the northeastern corner of the city's grid of squares. The oldest building original to the square is 510 East St. Julian Street, which dates to 1797. ()

Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°4'42"N, 81°5'7"W

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Houston StDowntown Savannah (North Historic District)Savannah 31401 United States

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Washington Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Emmet Park, Reynolds Square, Pirates' House, Christ Church.

~580 ftN
Park
Emmet Park, Savannah
3 min walk • Emmet Park, also known as The Strand, is an urban park in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
~1270 ftW
Park
Reynolds Square, Savannah
7 min walk • Reynolds Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East St. Julian Street. It is east of Johnson Square, west of Warren Square and north of Oglethorpe Square.
~470 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Pirates' House, Savannah
3 min walk • Pirates' House is a historic restaurant and tavern established in 1794 located in downtown Savannah, Georgia, United States. A portion of the structure, known as the Herb House, was built in 1853. The structures either side of it developed between 1794 and 1871.
~1720 ftW
Church
Christ Church, Savannah
9 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church at 28 Bull Street, Johnson Square, in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1733, it was the first church established in the Province of Georgia and one of the first parishes within the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, earning it the nickname "the Mother Church of Georgia".
~970 ftSW
Park
Columbia Square, Savannah
5 min walk • Columbia Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Habersham Street and East President Street. It is south of Warren Square and between Oglethorpe Square to the west and Greene Square to the east.
~1220 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Lucas Theatre, Savannah
6 min walk • The Lucas Theatre is a theater in Reynolds Square, Savannah, Georgia, United States. Built in 1921, the theater closed in 1976 and was slated to be demolished, but preservation efforts lead to the theater reopening in 2000.
~1490 ftW
Park
Oglethorpe Square, Savannah
8 min walk • Oglethorpe Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East President Street, and was laid out in 1742. It is south of Reynolds Square, west of Columbia Square, north of Colonial Park Cemetery and east of Wright Square.
~760 ftS
Park
Greene Square, Savannah
4 min walk • Greene Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the easternmost square in the second row of the city's five rows of squares. The square is located on Houston Street and East President Street, and is south of Washington Square, east of Columbia Square and north of Crawford Square.
~580 ftW
Park
Warren Square, Savannah
3 min walk • Warren Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Habersham Street and East St. Julian Street. It is east of Reynolds Square, west of Washington Square and north of Columbia Square.
~1560 ftS
Park
Crawford Square, Savannah
8 min walk • Crawford Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the third row of the city's five rows of squares, on Houston Street and East McDonough Street, and was laid out in 1841. It is south of Greene Square and east of Colonial Park Cemetery on the eastern edge of the Savannah Historic District.
~1480 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Olde Pink House, Savannah
8 min walk • The Olde Pink House is a restaurant and tavern in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located on Abercorn Street, in the northwestern trust lot of Reynolds Square, the building dates from 1771.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square?

Nearby attractions include Old Harbor Light, Savannah (3 min walk), Emmet Park, Savannah (3 min walk), Warren Square, Savannah (3 min walk), 117–119 Houston Street, Savannah (3 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square:

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (11 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 17 (21 min walk)
F • Lines: 29 (21 min walk)