Memorials

Bill and Barbara Windsor's trip 'Round America covered 50 states and over 2,500 towns.

This list of Attractions provides information and photos of sights Round America has visited that could best be categorized as "memorials."

Each sight Round America visits is categorized by one of approximately 50 types of sights. So, if you are interested in the world's largest, smallest, movie locations, pie places, or any of the other categories, simply click on the link under "Types of Sights to See," and you will see a list of all sights that fit the chosen category.

Franklin Square - Savannah Georgia Click here for more information
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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.

Liberty Square - Savannah Georgia Click here for more information
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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.

Orleans Square - Savannah Georgia Click here for more information
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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.

Telfair Square - Savannah Georgia Click here for more information
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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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