James Oglethorpe Monument
Monument in Savannah, Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The James Oglethorpe Monument is a public monument in Chippewa Square, Savannah, Georgia, United States. It honors James Oglethorpe, the founder of the Province of Georgia, who established the city of Savannah in 1733. Efforts to erect the monument began in 1901 and were led by members of several patriotic groups in the city. They were key in securing the necessary U.S. government funds for the monument, which consists of a bronze statue of Oglethorpe designed by Daniel Chester French, atop a large granite pedestal designed by Henry Bacon. It was dedicated in 1910, in a ceremony that attracted several thousand spectators and was attended by several notable government officials.
32°4′32.7″N 81°5′35.4″W | |
Location | Chippewa Square, Savannah, Georgia, United States |
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Designer | Daniel Chester French Henry Bacon (pedestal) |
Material | Bronze Granite |
Height | 9 feet (2.7 m) (statue only) |
Dedicated date | November 23, 1910 |
Dedicated to | James Oglethorpe |