Savanah is a coastal city separated from South Carolina by the Savanah River. It's known for its manicured parks, horse -drawn carriages and antebellum artictecture manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. The historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares. It has many beautiful parks and lots of history.
River Street runs along the edge of the Savannah River which is a very busy river way, There is an active rail tracks along this road. There are many cafe's restaurants and bars that populate this area.
Looking up the river is the third largest bridge in Savannah. The Paddle Boat Steamer can be seen in the middle ground. More about this later in the blog.
Savannah was a Confederate State during the American Civil War and its role was legendary . It was one of the only towns left standing during Sherman's famous march to the sea. as it was preserved and given as a Christmas present to Abraham Lincoln in 1864. It has a rich history
It is also the third largest shipping port in the USA. This day this massive ship passed by added by four tugs.
We purchased tickets for the luncheon narrated cruise.
The Georgia Queen Paddle Boat Steamer.
Lunch was in the dinning room and consisted of a variety of Southern foods.
Ross was enjoying the view.
There is a lot of industry located along the river bank.
Points of interest include a tribute to Florence Martus called The Waving Girl. Florence was a Savannahian who is perhaps better known in worldwide maritime communities than in her own . From 1887 to 1931, she greeted ships entering Savannah by waving a cloth at approaching ships from the lighthouse on Cockspur Island, in search of her long lost love. Her fame spread and ships would return her greetings with a best from a ship's horn. Many still sound a salute to her statue. However, the real story is that as she had nothing to occupy herself so she did this to fill in time. Her feet appear rather large given that she spent a good deal of her life barefoot.
Fort Jackson was created in 1808.
We are spending two weeks in this area as there is so much to see and do.
Cheers,
Beverley and Ross
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