Colony of Georgia Coat of Arms
Chippewa Square
Savannah GA
2007

James Oglethorpe
Founder of Georgia

If you’re visiting Savannah’s Historic District, you’re sure to see the Oglethorpe Monument. Dedicated in 1910, this 9-foot statue stands at the center of Chippewa Square in commemoration of James Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe’s Monument is an impressive addition to the Square: Oglethorpe is cast in bronze, commanding attention atop a marble pedestal. Oglethorpe Monument is more than a striking sight, however. The marker memorializes the city’s collaboration and construction. From criminals to near-death collisions, the establishment of the Oglethorpe Monument makes it an essential stopover.

The pedestal is flanked by four lions who bear, respectively, the Coat of Arms of Oglethorpe, the Colony of Georgia, the State of Georgia, and the City of Savannah. An excerpt from the Charter of 1732 is carved upon the pedestal, reading "the Trustees for establishing the colony of Georgia in America." Stone benches appear on either side of the monument, reflecting the Italian Renaissance style. The monument is a striking sight.