Telfair Square
Originally named after an area in London, St. James Square was renamed in 1883 after the prominent Telfair family. It is the only Savannah Square to be named after a family. The Telfair Square area was one of the most "fashionable" Savannah neighborhoods. The Telfair family included Governor Edward Telfair and Congressman Thomas Telfair. Telfair Square pays tribute to the Girl Scouts of America whereas the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Lowe is from Savannah. Notable Savannah landmarks nearby include the Telfair Academy of Arts and Science and the Trinity Methodist Church.
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