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The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Savannah, Georgia

The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Savannah, Georgia

At 207 East Charlton Street, just across the way from the beautiful Lafayette Square in Savannah, Georgia, sits a quaint 19th century Greek Revival townhouse that’s more than one hundred and sixty years old. Being somewhat of an aficionado of old homes, I often reflect on their history, thinking about the people that have passed through their thresholds and the lives they’ve nurtured day after day, year after year, within their brick and mortar confines. But this particular home, here…

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Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah Georgia

Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah Georgia

The tranquil peace one experiences when taking an early morning walk through a cemetery is often hard to describe. Perhaps it’s the pleasant solitude and serenity that only a resting garden can encapsulate as it softly quiets and dissolves the busyness of life around it.   If you happen to visit Savannah, Georgia, Bonaventure Cemetery is an absolute must, and far from your typical cemetery. The enigmatic and seductive charm of Savannah certainly carries over into this unmatched sanctuary. Located a…

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The Hamilton-Turner Inn, Savannah Georgia

The Hamilton-Turner Inn, Savannah Georgia

Majestically seated at 330 Abercorn Street and overlooking the beautiful Lafayette Square is the exquisite Hamilton-Turner House.  Amid the many magnificent mansions and historical gems Savannah has to offer, The Hamilton-Turner House fashions a unique splendor all its own. With its ornamental Second Empire architecture, the four-story chateau is one-of-a-kind among the brick-paved streets and handsomely manicured squares of Savannah’s historic district. Mentioned in almost every Savannah tour, this Georgian treasure attracts many passers-by getting its daily share of oohs…

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