John Dorsett House, Savannah

Name: John Dorsett House
Address: Savannah, United States

#98 among attractions in Savannah

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John Dorsett House is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located at 536 East State Street, in the northeastern tything of Greene Square, and was built in 1845 for New York City-born shipbuilder John W. Dorsett by Dix Fletcher. The city's smallest free-standing house, it was moved from 422 Hull Street, in Savannah's Crawford Ward, in the mid-20th century. The structure is part of Savannah's Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 32°4'36"N, 81°5'9"W

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Downtown Savannah (North Historic District)Savannah United States

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John Dorsett House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1150 ftN
Park
Emmet Park, Savannah
6 min walk • Emmet Park, also known as The Strand, is an urban park in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
~1480 ftNW
Park
Reynolds Square, Savannah
8 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.
~750 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Pirates' House, Savannah
4 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.
~710 ftW
Park
Columbia Square, Savannah
4 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.
~1350 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Lucas Theatre, Savannah
7 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.
~1380 ftW
Park
Oglethorpe Square, Savannah
7 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.
~180 ftSW
Park
Greene Square, Savannah
1 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.
~600 ftN
Park
Washington Square, Savannah
3 min walk • 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.
~900 ftNW
Park
Warren Square, Savannah
5 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.
~970 ftS
Park
Crawford Square, Savannah
5 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.
~1700 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Olde Pink House, Savannah
9 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 John Dorsett House?

Nearby attractions include 538 East State Street, Savannah (1 min walk), 532–534 East State Street, Savannah (1 min walk), 542 East State Street, Savannah (1 min walk), 124 Houston Street, Savannah (1 min walk).

How to get to John Dorsett House by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Dorsett House:

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (13 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 17 (21 min walk)
F • Lines: 29 (22 min walk)