Monterey Square
Monterey Square
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City square dominated by a statue of Casmir Pulaski and the Temple Mickve Israel, the first synagogue in the South.
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Mark G
Catonsville, MD3,276 contributions
Sep. 2022
Monterey Square was laid out in 1847 and has a monument (c. 1853) to General Casmir Pulaski, the Polish born General who died in 1779 during the siege of Savannah. It is ironic that there is no monument to him just 6 blocks away in Pulaski Square. All but 1 of the buildings on the square are original, with the incredible Mercer House (c. 1871) taking up an entire block. The story of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil revolves around the house. The square is filled with live oaks, Spanish Moss, azaleas, inviting walkways and beautiful landscaping.
Written October 18, 2022
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY12,818 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Monterey Square is another beautiful park like square in the Historic District of Savannah Georgia. This square is tree lined and contains a memorial to Pulaski who was a war hero.
Written November 1, 2021
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,190 contributions
Jun. 2021
I visited Monterey Square several times during my visit to Savannah in June 2021. In the center of the square is a monument in honor of General Casmir Pulaski. The Mercer-Williams House and Temple Mickve are located at Monterey Square. Monterey Square is located not far from Forsyth Park. If you walk from Forsyth Park to City Hall along Bull Street, you will pass five excellent squares - Monterey Square, Madison Square, Chippewa Square, Wright Square and Johnson Square. This is my favorite walk in Savannah.
Written June 26, 2021
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LPLoveToTravel
Ocala, FL1,648 contributions
May 2021
Lovely small square with gorgeous architecture all around. The square was laid out in 1847 to honor the 1846 Battle of Monterey during the Mexican American War “which a Savannah unit of the Irish Jasper Greens” but the monument in the middle of the square honors General Pulaski. The Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue & the Mercer-Williams house flank the square with grand oaks and Spanish Moss framing the view. Just lovely.
Written May 13, 2021
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vasile123
New York City, NY756 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Couples
This square close to Forsyth park is, in my opinion, the prettiest. There are a lot of photo opportunities with or without the house from the famous "Midnight in the garden of good and evil" in the background. And, like all squares, is very romantic with the beautiful flowers and the Spanish moss hanging from the live oaks. We found parking on the street which, in weekend, is free.
Written March 28, 2021
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wetravelalot007
Rossville, IN1,297 contributions
Feb. 2021
We were looking for a parking spot for our walk through Forsyth Park. We found a place on Gordon Street to park. This Square was very close to our original destination so we walked through this small square observing the history it commemorated. We also looked at the center piece of the park the large monument documenting the civil war history landmark. We were interested to see what this green space offered. It was worthy of our short side trip from Forsyth Park. Go see it if you are in the area.
Written February 14, 2021
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Vanessa W
Cary, NC375 contributions
Jan. 2020
Beauty and the best square here! History serene and lovley just waiting for you to sit and enjoy. Lots of trees.
Written January 21, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,355 contributions
Nov. 2019
One of the many beautiful squares that make the old city so special. Pretty landscaping, some places to sit, and splendid architecture around.
Written December 13, 2019
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Benzman79
Freehold, NJ746 contributions
Aug. 2019
If you are touring the area, visiting all the squares is a must.Each one is unique and has its own character and charm
Written August 19, 2019
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Daniel V
New York City, NY315 contributions
Jul. 2019
The squares, one after another are the true joy of walking around Savannah. Beautiful historic homes surround the square. Massive oak trees, Spanish moss and flowers abound. You will be amazed how peaceful it is.
Written August 6, 2019
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Antonie G
Helena, MT1 contribution
What is a wow moment or ah ha story about morency park Savanah?
william s
Marietta, GA10,030 contributions
It was the site of the park bench upon which Forrest Gump sat in the beginning of the movie. The bench has been relocated to a Savannah museum to preserve it and reduce traffic accidents caused by people taking pictures from the street at the Square. The Square is also the one on which the now famous Mercer a House is situated.
These are two of the reasons Savannah has become a major travel destination. They have also attracted buyers to the Savannah Historic District and fueled its restoration.
Wow and AhHa !
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Monterey Square:
- Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District (From C$47.99)
- Savannah Historic District Walking Tour (From C$63.29)
- Savannah's 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour (From C$35.58)
- 2-Hour Explore Savannah Bike Tour (From C$61.70)
- Botanical Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours) (From C$50.73)
- Hotels near Monterey Square:
- (0.04 km) Heated Pool Access | 5*Clean | Flex Cancelation | By Southern Belle Savannah
- (0.06 km) Private Heated Pool | 5*Clean | Flex Cancelation | By Southern Belle Savannah
- (0.15 km) The Inn on West Liberty
- (0.17 km) Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
- (0.09 km) The DeSoto
- Restaurants near Monterey Square:
- (0.01 km) The Public Kitchen & Bar
- (0.04 km) Six Pence Pub
- (0.04 km) Mellow Mushroom Savannah
- (0.15 km) Zunzi's
- (0.16 km) Gryphon Tea Room