The Apalachee School is an old one-room schoolhouse. Apalachee, Georgia is located about seven miles north of Madison along Highway 441. In 1910 the Apalachee School, a large two-story building, was moved to its present location. Although the schools of Morgan County have long been consolidated, the old Apalachee School has been revitalized as a community educational center.

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Barnsley Gardens was the estate of Godfrey and Julia Barnsley, and while Margaret Mitchell did not model Tara after the home, she did incorporate Barnsley heavily into the character of Rhett Butler for "Gone With The Wind." Barnsley was a Savannah businessman who led the city's Chamber of Commerce. He was heavily involved in both shipping and cotton, and was one of the 10 wealthiest men in the South. The Barnsley Estate is now an upscale golf resort and is well worth the stay.

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Bradley's Country Store sells the best, old fashioned, country smoked and fresh sausage money can buy. If you're accustomed to city shopping, you'll be in for a surprise when you drop in. Bradley's is located in the modest building that looks just as it did when it was erected in 1927. There are no gaudy signs or flashy counter displays. What you'll find, instead, is the same honest, rustic simplicity and dedication to quality that was the keystone of the operation Grandma Mary Bradley began in 1910, when she sold sausage from her own kitchen. That tradition has endured through four generations of the Bradley family.

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Several places claim to be the fictional estate Tara, but Bulloch Hall in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell has one of the best claims to have inspired the fictional Tara in "Gone With The Wind."

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Named for one of the south's great statesmen, Calhoun Square was added in 1851. John Caldwell Calhoun served his country in many capacities, including Vice-President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.

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Chatham Square was laid out in 1847 and named in 1851 for William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. Although Pitt never visited Savannah, he was an early supporter of the Georgia colony and both Chatham Square and Chatham County are named in his honor.

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Chippewa Square was named to commemorate the victory of American troops under General Jacob Brown in the Battle of Chippewa, War of 1812. In the center is a handsome bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French of James Edward Oglethorpe in the full dress uniform of a British General. Chippewa Square is where Forrest Gump sat on the bus bench with his box of chocolates.

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Colonial Park served as Savannah's cemetery for more than a century and contains over nine thousand graves. Established in 1750, by 1789 it had been expanded three times to reach the current size of six acres. Nearly everyone who died in Savannah between 1750 and July 1st, 1853 was buried here. Many famous Revolutionary War heroes are buried in Colonial Park Cemetery.

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Columbia Square was laid out in 1799 and is named for Columbia, the poetic personification of the United States. Isaiah Davenport House in Columbia Square was the linchpin of historic preservation in Savannah. It was the threat of destruction of this house that prompted seven strong Savannah women in 1955 to band together in outraged opposition.

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The Cotton Exchange was built in 1872, with the help of architect, Will G. Preston. The Cotton Exchange is the first building to be built on air rights; this means that it was built over an existing street. It had to be built in this way so it could be near the cotton warehouses on River Street.

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Crawford Square was laid out in 1841 and named in honor of Secretary of the Treasury William Harris Crawford, born in Savannah in 1772. Crawford ran for President in 1824 but came in third, after winner John Quincy Adams and runner-up Andrew Jackson. Although Crawford is the smallest of the squares it anchors the largest ward, as Crawford Ward includes the territory of Colonial Park Cemetery.

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Devils Tower rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River near Hulett, Wyoming. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower. Devils Tower was named a National Monument in 1906. In the 1977 movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," Devils Tower National Monument serves as the alien landing site.

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Elbert Square was laid out in 1801 and named for Samuel Elbert, a Revolutionary soldier, sheriff of Chatham County, and Governor of Georgia. It was located on Montgomery between Hull and Perry streets. It was paved over to make way for improvements to Montgomery Street and today is represented by a small grassy area across Montgomery from the west entrance to the Civic Center.

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Ellis square was one of the original four squares, laid out in 1733. It was always referred to as Marketplace Square because that was its use. The square was named for Henry Ellis, second Royal Governor. This entire square, on Barnard Street between W. Bryan and W. Congress Streets, is now covered by the city parking garage. On the West side of the square, the City Market complex extends for two blocks over to Franklin Square. This is the site of the Old City Market which was demolished in the early 1950s. The loss of this structure upset residents to the extent that efforts began to prevent further losses of irreplaceable buildings. Ellis Square is now being restored.

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Factor's Walk is one of Savannah's popular locations. Today it consists of tourist attractions, shops catering to tourists, restaurants, bars and a hotel. In 1817, it was the original site for the Cotton Exchange, and it was the center of activity for cotton coming into the Port of Savannah.

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Laid out in 1790 as Water Tank Square, the square was later renamed Franklin square to honor Benjamin Franklin, who served as the colonists' agent in London from 1768-1775. Franklin Square almost suffered the same fate as other Montgomery Street squares that were lost to development in the 1970's but was restored during the following decade.

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Goodwood Museum & Gardens is a museum and garden open to the public. Goodwood Museum & Gardens is situated on 16 acres of sprawling lawns, gardens and centuries old live oaks. In addition to the Main House, there are thirteen outbuildings, a roller rink, and reflecting pool.

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This square was named for General Nathanael Greene, aide to General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. General Greene is also honored by the obelisk in Johnson Square, where he and his son are now buried. In gratitude for his service, General Greene was given Mulberry Grove Plantation, where he died at 44 of sunstroke.

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The Savannah Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, is significant for its distinctive grid plan as well as its 18th and 19th century architecture. The district encompasses the original town plan laid out in 1733 by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, founder of the British colony of Georgia. Today Savannah retains much of this plan based on divisions also called wards, squares, and "trustee lots." Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in America because of the Historic District. It is the largest historic district in the country.

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Savannah's Johnson Square was the first of Savannah's squares and remains the largest of the twenty four. Johnson Square was named for Robert Johnson, colonial governor of South Carolina and a friend of General Oglethorpe. Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene is buried in Johnson Square.

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Lafayette Square is named for the Marquis de La Fayette, the French hero of the American Revolution. The square contains a fountain commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony, donated by the Colonial Dames of Georgia in 1984, as well as cobblestone sidewalks, and one of the most beautiful homes in Savannah, the Hamilton-Turner House.

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Liberty Square is one of two lost squares. Liberty Square was laid out in 1799 and named in honor of the Sons of Liberty and the victory over the British in the Revolutionary War. It was located on Montgomery between State and York Streets. It was paved over to make way for improvements to Montgomery Street. A small portion remains and is the site of the "Flame of Freedom" sculpture.

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Madison Square was named for the fourth president of the United States, James Madison. Atop the monument stands Seargent William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero, who though mortally wounded, heroically recovered his company's banner. The statue shows Jasper holding aloft the banner he had just recaptured for his company.

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What is now known as "Margaret Mitchell House" was built in 1899 by Cornelius J. Sheehan. The two-story, single-family home on fashionable Peachtree Street was converted in 1919 into a 10-unit apartment building. It was here, from 1925 until 1932, that Margaret Mitchell lived in Apartment #1 and wrote her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone With the Wind.,Testing Short Descirption

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Mercer House was home to famed antique dealer Jim Williams, the central character of the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." Jim shot and killed his lover, Billy Hansford, in the house and was tried four times for the same charge of murder. The house was also used in the movie "Glory."

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Monterey Square commemorates the capture of Monterey, Mexico by General Zachary Taylor in 1846. In 1847, the Irish Jasper Greens, a Savannah military group, returned from the Mexican war and this name (Monterey) was given to honor one of the battles in that war. Here stands the monument to that gallant Polish officer, Casimir Pulaski. Monterey Square is widely considered to be the most picturesque of Savannah's squares. Mercer House, the home in the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," is located on Monterey Square.

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Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone With The Wind." The grave has an excellent view of the huge towers that now comprise the heart of the city. To visit the grave, look for the bell tower as you enter the cemetery.

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Upper New Square was laid out in 1742 and was later renamed in honor of General James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony. There is no central monument here, but there is a memorial to the pacifist Moravians who arrived in 1736 on the same ship that brought John and Charles Wesley to Savannah.

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Orleans Square was named for the 1815 victory of General Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, during the War of 1812. The fountain was given in 1989 by Savannah's German heritage organizations, one of the many groups included and treasured in Savannah's ethnic diversity.

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Savannah's Pulaski Square does not have any monuments, fountains or special attractions. It does, however, have stunning oak trees and is surrounded by beautiful homes. It is our favorite Square of the 22 Squares in Savannah.

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Mapped out in 1734 as Lower New Square, Reynolds Square was home to the Filature, where cocoons were brought and silk woven. Hopes for a flourishing silk industry were dashed when fire destroyed the Filature in 1758. The square was renamed for John Reynolds, first Royal Governor of Georgia.

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Savannah sits above the broad Savannah River. Savannah's historic waterfront is lined with more than 100 unique shops and galleries, restaurants, nightspots, inns and hotels along River Street. River Street is a very popular tourist spot in Savannah, and watching the sunset over the river is a must-see when visiting Savannah.

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Having opened its doors on December 4, 1818, the historic Savannah Theatre is the oldest theatre of its kind still operating on its original site in the USA. Restored in 2002, the Savannah Theatre combines the 1940's Art Deco Style with a state-of-the-art light and sound system, producing a variety of shows throughout the year. Flanked by a picturesque square, the theatre is within walking distance of a variety of delightful eateries and hotels. The theatre always offers an entertaining evening!

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The Telfair Museum of Art traces its history from 1886 when the Telfair family home opened to the public as an art museum and school. It now boasts three diverse sites -- the original building, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, a National Historic Landmark building; the Owens-Thomas House, also a National Historic Landmark; and the recently completed Jepson Center for the Arts, a contemporary building which houses 20th- and 21st-century art. The Telfair Academy on Telfair Square houses the Bird Girl statue that was featured in the book and movie, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

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The original name of Telfair Square was St. James Square, named after the square in London. This square was the fourth of Oglethorpe's original four squares. It was one of the most fashionable residential areas in Savannah.

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Since 1753, The Pirates' House has been welcoming visitors to Savannah with a bounty of delicious food and drink and rousing good times. Situated a block from the Savannah River, The Pirates' House first opened as an inn for seafarers, and fast became a rendezvous for blood-thirsty pirates and sailors from the Seven Seas. Here seamen drank their grog and discoursed, sailor fashion, on their exotic high seas adventures from Singapore to Bombay and from London to Port Said. The Pirates' House rambles in all directions with 15 separate dining rooms each with a distinct charm all its own. The small building adjoining the Pirates' House was erected in 1734 and is said to be the oldest house in the State of Georgia. The Pirates' House is said to be haunted....

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The Downtown Atlanta location of The Varsity is on more than two acres and can accommodate 600 cars and over 800 people inside. On days when the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are playing a home game, over 30,000 people visit The Varsity. The Varsity serves great hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, onion rings, and other drive-in delicacies. The Varisty is one of those unique places that has become an Atlanta institution, and it is the World's Largest Drive-In.

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The astronomical centerpiece and the square are named for Georgia governor ( 1823-1827) George Michael Troup. Laid out in 1851, this square commemorates Governor Troup, who welcomed the Marquis de Lafayette to Savannah in 1825, and later served as a United States senator.

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Warren Square was named for General Joseph Warren, Revolutionary War hero, who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. British gunpowder seized by Savannahians had been sent to aid the Americans at Bunker Hill. Warren and neighboring Washington Square comprise the first extension of Oglethorpe's original four, then six, squares. They were added in 1790.

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Built in 1790, Washington Square was named in 1791 for the first President of the United States, General George Washington, who visited Savannah in that year. Added in 1790 with Warren Square, Washington Square once bordered the Trustees' Garden in those early days and was known as Eastern Common.

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The Waving Girl statue was made in honor of Florence Martus. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Florence greeted the passing ships that went to the Savannah Port. She greeted them by waving a cloth during the day, and she used a lantern during the night.

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Whitefield Square is named for the Reverend George Whitefield, who in 1742 succeeded the Reverend John Wesley as Church of England minister to the Georgia colony. The gazebo in the center of Whitefield Square is a favorite spot for exchanging "I do's." Frame houses with wide porches and Victorian "gingerbread" abound in this neighborhood.

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The World's Smallest Post Office is in Ochopee Florida 34141. It was formerly an irrigation pipe shed for the J.T. Gaunt tomato farm. The 8'4" x 7'3" building was converted to a Post Office in 1953. There is room for one postal worker and one customer inside.

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Savannah's Wright Square was originally Percival Square and has also been known as Court House Square and Post Office Square. This was the second of the 24 squares built in Savannah.

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