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Arrival and Founding of Savannah

When
February 12, 1733
Where
Yamacraw Bluff
Part of
Founding of Savannah, Georgia

Oglethorpe led settlers to Yamacraw Bluff on February 12, 1733, establishing the town of Savannah.

On February 12, 1733, General James Oglethorpe and settlers from the ship Anne landed at Yamacraw Bluff. They established a camp with the help of Tomochichi, a local Creek chief, marking the founding of Savannah, Georgia.

Sources

  1. Province of Georgia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Savannah, Georgia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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