Things to do nearWright Square
Wright Square is one of Savannah, Georgia's oldest public squares, celebrated for its towering oak canopy, landmark monuments, and layered colonial history.
Wright Square holds the distinction of being one of the four original squares established when James Oglethorpe founded Savannah in 1733. Named for Sir James Wright, the last royal governor of Georgia, it served as the civic and social center of the early settlement. The square sits along Bull Street, the grand north-south corridor that links several of the city's most celebrated green spaces.
At the heart of Wright Square stands a large granite monument erected in 1899 to honor William Washington Gordon, a founder of the Central of Georgia Railway. Nearby, a rough-hewn boulder marks the burial site of Tomochichi, the Yamacraw chief who welcomed Oglethorpe and helped secure peaceful relations in the colony's earliest years. The juxtaposition of these two memorials captures the square's layered past in a way no museum exhibit quite can.
The square sits within the broader Savannah Historic District, making it a natural anchor for a walking tour of downtown. Nearby, you can visit Colonial Park Cemetery for more colonial-era history, or head toward Savannah City Hall to admire its gilded dome. For anyone seeking to understand how Savannah's grid of squares shaped one of America's most walkable cities, Wright Square is the essential starting point.
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Visit early in the morning when the light filters through the live oaks and the square is at its quietest, before tour groups arrive.
Look for the large boulder marking the grave of Tomochichi at the center of the square, a detail many visitors overlook.
Pair your visit with a walk to Colonial Park Cemetery, just a few blocks east, to extend your exploration of Savannah's colonial past.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the tabby and brick pathways around the square can be uneven in places.
Check the surrounding buildings, including the old Chatham County Courthouse, for architectural details that frame the square beautifully.
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