Savannah's First Burying Ground - Savannah, GA
N 32° 04.664 W 081° 05.566
17S E 491244 N 3549055
This marker is mounted to the outside wall of the Goldeneye Gallery at 5 W. York St in Savannah, GA.
Waymark Code: WM3Z6B
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2008
Views: 16
The marker reads:
"Savannah's First Burying Ground
When Savannah was laid out in 1733, the two lots on which this building stands were set aside as a burying ground. William Cox, surgeon, who came on the "Ann," was the first of the colonists to die and was buried here with appropriate ceremonies. This burying ground continued in use until a larger cemetery was established which is now known as Colonial Park.
Georgia Historical Commission 1967"
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: None
Date: 1967
Sponsor: Georgia Historic Commission
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