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Davenport House Museum

A fine Federal house of 1820 whose near-demolition in 1955 started Savannah's historic preservation movement.

Official Website
Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
324 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
On Columbia Square.

Why Go

Master builder Isaiah Davenport built the house for his family. When it was about to be torn down for a parking lot, seven local women bought it and founded the Historic Savannah Foundation, which went on to save hundreds of buildings.

Nearby

Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters2 min walkColonial Park Cemetery5 min walkThe Squares of the Historic District5 min walk · Must-SeeJuliette Gordon Low Birthplace7 min walk

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