Located on Bay Street that approaches downtown Savannah and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, this…read moremarker points out the history of the adjacent neighborhood. There is a lot to read on the marker with dense text but there is parking in a nearby closed gas station where you can stop. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "The Hudson Hill community derives its name from the first pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church located on Weldon Street. The church, established on April 10, 1895, was served by Rev. A. Hudson for its first 13 years. Rev. Hudson was such an influential leader in the local community that people began to refer to the area as "Hudson Hill." With the exception of the Jasperville area, Hudson Hill was settled later and developed differently than the other western Savannah communities. Hudson Hill is smaller than Woodville and West Savannah and its growth as a neighborhood expanded in the mid twentieth century after the area was annexed by the City of Savannah in 1939. The growth of employment in the port and industries was crucial to the development of each western Savannah community. However, the later period of significant settlement and proximity to the port and industries along its northern boundary resulted in Hudson Hill developing with a unique mix of single-family houses and employer-built apartments and duplexes. Examples of this housing in the community include the Mutual Quarters duplexes constructed by the Mutual Fertilizer Company, the Union Bag village, and the World War II-era shipyard worker housing developments later renamed Clearview Homes and Bayview Homes." The marker was erected through the cooperation of several organizations including the Federal Highway Administration, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the City of Savannah. [Review 19934 overall - 621 in Georgia - 907 of 2023.]

On a very busy roadway that leads into downtown Savannah, this marker points out some of the more…read morerecent history of the area. It's very small print and thankfully there is enough space to pull over to be able to read it. The marker reads, "Urbanization of western Savannah in the early twentieth century was spurred by growth in employment opportunities at the Central of Georgia Railroad facilities, the port, and the port-dependent industries that included the Hilton-Dodge Lumber Company, American Can Company, Mutual Fertilizer Company, Diamond Match Company, and Union Bag and Paper Corporation. The industrial facilities provided abundant jobs for both white and African American workers in the Jim Crow era, and the major roads and electric railways serving the area helped create the Hudson Hill, Woodville, and West Savannah neighborhoods as workers chose to settle close to the city's major employers. A diverse mix of small businesses that appealed to both neighborhood residents and motorists soon expanded along the Augusta Avenue and Bay Street corridors. These businesses reached their peak in number and diversity in the 1950s and included small grocery stores, seafood markets, fruit stands, restaurants, dry cleaners, pharmacies, and gas stations. They declined in the 1970s as residents shopped elsewhere and finally collapsed in the 1990s when layoffs in the manufacturing sector caused working-age residents to move, leaving fewer homeowners and customers to support local businesses." Quite a few sponsors for the marker including the Federal Highway Administration, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Chatham County and the City of Savannah. It is in excellent condition and has the same text on both sides. [Review 19348 overall - 583 in Georgia - 318 of 2023.]

An unexpected beautiful Classical Revival structure, the Bulloch County Courthouse was built in…read more1894 and renovated in 1914. The white plaster and red brick make for a stunning structure and if you're in the area, worth your time to stop by and check it out. It is an active courthouse holding sessions here and in the judicial annex across the street. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. There is some street parking for a quick visit or proper lots if you have business in the courthouse. [Review 13228 overall, 545 of 2020.]

I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to early vote for this major Presidential election, at…read morethe Eisenhower voting location, at the office of Board of Elections. The line seemed long due to the enforced Covid 6' spacing, but it moved quickly. All in all, beginning to end, it took me about 40 minutes. That's about what I expect on any major election. Don't forget your mask- it's required. Additionally, tenting kept those waiting out of the direct sun/rain, complimentary water available while waiting, voters were respectful and cordial, as well as, the volunteers. The voting machines at this location appear new and require a slight different procedure. You'll receive a plastic voter card, that has a chip reader, to insert in your machine. The voting process is much the same at this point. However, once you make your selections and you've finished voting, you'll print your ballot that will include a scanning code. Your final step is to take your printed ballot with scan code and insert into a machine that, I'm assuming, will read your scan code. Additionally, the printed copy will not be returned and remains in the machine. Two ways to confirm your vote! As always when voting: no cell phones, no videoing, no campaigning, no weapons. Also, secured absentee ballet box here and waiting area for handicap voters that are given priority.

Smallest Square in Savannah. We actually had to ask the police officers across the street where it…read morewas. I'd rate it higher but there is not a thing that's grand about this square. It's barely a square. Actually it shouldn't even be a square. Maybe at one time it was more grandiose but certainly not anymore...

It was located on Montgomery between State and York Streets. It was paved over to make way for…read moreimprovements to Montgomery Street. A small portion remains and is the site of the "Flame of Freedom" sculpture.

Great Place, Totally objective , fair and helpful. Nice…read morefolks even on a weekend while i drove via that place on a Saturday Amazing good people since 95 was totally blocked so i have to drive Via Ridgeland 17 Awesome and best place People working on weekends too

7-29-24 Monday Morning…read more Wow what an honor to get to write the review for this awesome library. What brought me in today was simple where I live Latitude Margaritaville we get a bookmobile that visits regularly. In fact I was able to get my new library card there. Unfortunately I won't be around to return the books when they are due so I thought I would take the drive rather than pay late fees. Nice location and lots of parking. Once inside I am directed where to drop off the books on a cart. It was pretty nice inside with rows of computers and even a section to read the latest magazines. All this is great information for me as if I have any visitors this would be a great place to take them. Look forward to using their services regularly.

This marker was erected at this intersection in 2004 and I don't imagine that many have stopped by…read moreto read it since. That's a shame as it recalls the valiant efforts of this enterprising tribe. It reads, "In 1870 a group of Croatan Indians migrated from their homes in Robeson County North Carolina, following the turpentine industry to southeast Georgia. Eventually many of the Croatans became tenant farmers for the Adabelle Trading Company, growing cotton and tobacco. The Croatan community established the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Adabelle, as well as a school and a nearby cemetery. After the collapse of the Adabelle Trading Company, the Croatans faced both economic hardship and social injustice. As a result, most members of the community returned to North Carolina by 1920. The tribe to which these families belonged became known as the Lumbee in the early 1950s." And by "returning to North Carolina," I assume that they returned all the way to Cape Hatteras. Even today, that's a journey. 600 miles by highway and you can be sure there was no Interstate 95 before 1920. [Review 13231 overall, 548 of 2020.]