Georgia Historical Society, Savannah

Name: Georgia Historical Society
Address: 501 Whitaker St, Savannah, 31401-4830, United States
Telephone: +1 912-651-2125

#105 among attractions in Savannah

History museum, Museum, Library

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Georgia Historical Society (address: 501 Whitaker St) is a place located in Savannah (Georgia state) and belongs to the category of history museum, museum, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°4'13"N latitude and 81°5'48"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Georgia Historical Society is a short distance from the following public transport stations: G (bus, 17 min walk), Stop (tram, 23 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Gordon Row (square, 2 min walk), Mercer House (museum, 3 min walk), Chatham Square (park, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°4'13"N, 81°5'48"W

Address

501 Whitaker StDowntown Savannah (South Historic District)Savannah 31401-4830 United States

Contact

+1 912-651-2125

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Georgia Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette Square, Green-Meldrim House, Madison Square, Forsyth Park.

~1810 ftNE
Park
Lafayette Square, Savannah
9 min walk • Lafayette Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fourth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East Macon Street, and was laid out in 1837. It is south of Colonial Park Cemetery, west of Troup Square, north of Calhoun Square and east of Madison Square.
~1430 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Green-Meldrim House, Savannah
7 min walk • The Green–Meldrim House is a historic house at 14 West Macon Street, on the northwest corner of Madison Square, in Savannah, Georgia. Built in 1853, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976 as one of the American South's finest and most lavish examples of Gothic Revival architecture.
~1400 ftNE
Park
Madison Square, Savannah
7 min walk • Madison Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fourth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Bull Street and Macon Street, and was laid out in 1837. It is south of Chippewa Square, west of Lafayette Square, north of Monterey Square and east of Pulaski Square.
~1070 ftS
Park
Forsyth Park, Savannah
6 min walk • Forsyth Park is a large city park that occupies 30 acres in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, United States. The park is bordered by Gaston Street on the North, Drayton Street on the East, Park Avenue on the South and Whitaker Street on the West.
~1280 ftE
Park
Calhoun Square, Savannah
7 min walk • Calhoun Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fifth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East Wayne Street, and was laid out in 1851. It is south of Lafayette Square, west of Whitefield Square and east of Monterey Square.
~1360 ftN
Park
Pulaski Square, Savannah
7 min walk • Pulaski Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fourth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West Macon Street, and was laid out in 1837. It is south of Orleans Square, west of Madison Square and north of Chatham Square. It is known for its live oaks.
~550 ftN
Park
Chatham Square, Savannah
3 min walk • Chatham Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fifth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West Wayne Street, and was laid out in 1847. It is south of Pulaski Square and west of Monterey Square in the southwestern corner of the city's grid of squares.
~1560 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sorrel Weed House, Savannah
8 min walk • The Sorrel–Weed House, or the Francis Sorrel House, is a historic landmark and Savannah Museum located at 6 West Harris Street in Savannah, Georgia. It represents one of the finest examples of Greek Revival and Regency architecture in Savannah and was one of the first two homes in the State of Georgia to be made a State Landmark in 1954.
~490 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mercer House, Savannah
3 min walk • Mercer House is located at 429 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia. Completed in 1868, it occupies the southwestern civic block of Monterey Square.
~1760 ftE
Church
First Congregational Church of Savannah, Savannah
9 min walk • The First Congregational Church is a church located at 421 Habersham Street in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It stands on the western side of Whitefield Square.
~1030 ftS
Tree
Candler Oak Tree, Savannah
5 min walk • The Candler Oak Tree is located in Savannah, Georgia, United States, and is estimated to have been growing since the 1700s, making it one of the oldest living landmarks in the area. It is 54 feet tall, has a circumference of 17 ft and a 63-inch diameter. Its average crown spread is 110 ft.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Georgia Historical Society open?

Georgia Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Georgia Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Gordon Row, Savannah (2 min walk), Mercer House, Savannah (3 min walk), Chatham Square, Savannah (3 min walk), Scudder's Row, Savannah (4 min walk).

How to get to Georgia Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georgia Historical Society:

Bus

G • Lines: 17 (17 min walk)
I • Lines: 25 (17 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (23 min walk)