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Founding of Savannah, Georgia

When
1733
Where
Yamacraw Bluff
Episodes
1

On February 12, 1733, James Oglethorpe led settlers to Yamacraw Bluff in Savannah, Georgia, to establish a camp. This arrival marked the founding of the town, with assistance from local Creek chief Tomochichi.

Episodes

  1. February 12, 1733 · Yamacraw BluffArrival and Founding of Savannah

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

Background and detail

Establishment of Savannah. On February 12, 1733, Oglethorpe led settlers to Yamacraw Bluff, now Savannah. They established a camp with the assistance of Tomochichi, a local Creek chief. This event marked the initial settlement of the town in Georgia.

People involved

Sources

  1. Province of Georgia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Savannah, Georgia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  3. James Oglethorpe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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