The Monuments in the Squares

Savannah has 21 squares remaining of the original 24 and each has a monument honoring a founder or an important person in Savannah's rich history. As examples:

Monterey Square: Polish Count Casimir Pulaski was the highest ranking foreign officer to die in the American Revolution. He was wounded leading a cavalry charge during the Siege of Savannah, and did several days later aboard a ship. He was buried at sea. The Pulaski Monument, designed by Robert Launitz was erected in 1854.

Johnson Square: General Nathanael Greene was second in command to George Washington. After the War, he was awarded Mulberry Grove Plantation, located ten miles north of Savannah. Shortly after moving there, he suffered a heat stroke and died. In 1830 a monument was erected to him in the Square. In 1886 a bronze plaques were added at the base. Greene Square was also named in his honor.

Madison Square: Sergeant William Jasper was another hero of the Revolutionary War. Sergeant Jasper was killed while trying to raise the flag and rally his men to storm the British fortifications during the Siege. He is the only non-commissioned officer of the Revolutionary War to be commemorated by a monument. The statue was designed by Alexander Doyle and unveiled in 1888.