A public square (also commonly referred to as a town square, plaza, or piazza) is an open public space which is commonly found in the heart … More
Tag: Georgia
St. Simons Island, Part 3: Fort Frederica
Fort Frederica National Monument, on the U.S. state of Georgia’s St. Simons Island, preserves the remnants of a fort built here … More
St. Simons Island, Part 2: The Lighthouse
In 1804, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, John Couper, deeded four acres of land to the federal government … More
St. Simons Island, Part 1: Avenue of the Oaks
The famous Avenue of Oaks on St. Simons Island in the U.S. state of Georgia, now highlighting the entrance to … More
Squares of Savannah
The U.S. city of Savannah, Georgia was laid out in 1733 around four open squares, each surrounded by four residential … More
Georgia State Flag
The flag of Georgia, most recently updated in 2003, somewhat resembles the U.S. flag. However, instead of 13 alternating red … More