117–119 Houston Street, Savannah

Name: 117–119 Houston Street
Address: Savannah, United States

#112 among attractions in Savannah

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117–119 Houston Street is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States. A duplex, it is located in the northwestern tything of Greene Square and was built in 1810. It is part of the Savannah Historic District. Originally built for the founder and first minister of the Second African Baptist Church, Reverend Henry Cunningham and his wife Elizabeth, a business owner. Their home is considered the oldest building constructed for a Person of Color in Savannah. ()

Coordinates: 32°4'37"N, 81°5'10"W

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Downtown Savannah (North Historic District)Savannah United States

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117–119 Houston Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1090 ftN
Park
Emmet Park, Savannah
6 min walk • Emmet Park, also known as The Strand, is an urban park in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
~1360 ftNW
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.
~820 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.
~590 ftW
Park
Columbia Square, Savannah
3 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.
~1230 ftNW
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.
~1260 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 ftS
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.
~580 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.
~800 ftNW
Park
Warren Square, Savannah
4 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.
~980 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.
~1570 ftNW
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 117–119 Houston Street?

Nearby attractions include 532–534 East State Street, Savannah (1 min walk), John Dorsett House, Savannah (1 min walk), 538 East State Street, Savannah (1 min walk), Greene Square, Savannah (1 min walk).

How to get to 117–119 Houston Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 117–119 Houston Street:

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (12 min walk)

Bus

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