Madison Square

  

Named for the fourth President of the United States, James Madison, Madison Square was laid out in 1841. Sometimes referred to as Jasper Square because of the statue of Sgt. William Jasper (erected 1888). Sgt. Jasper was said to have recover his company's banner, though mortally wounded, during the Siege of Savannah (1779) during the American Revolution. Surrounding Madison Square are some of the most important homes and buildings in the city. Here you will find St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House, the Masonic Temple (and the Gryphon Tea Room), and E. Shafer Books & Maps (Savannah's oldest bookstore).

 

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