Johnson Square

Johnson Square

1733

Named for His Excellency, Robert Johnson, Governor

of

South Carolina.

First square designated and named by

Oglethorpe.

Intended to serve as model for

all other squares.

A sundial was placed here for General use.

Marker is at the intersection of Bull Street and West Bryan Street, on ...

Johnson Square

Johnson Square is named for Governor Robert Johnson of South Carolina who befriended the colonists when Georgia was first settled. It was laid out by Oglethorpe and by Colonel William Bull in 1733, and was the first of Savannah's squares. ...