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Most famous as the filming location of the "Forrest Gump" bench scenes (the actual bench is now in the Savannah History Museum). Features a statue of James Oglethorpe by Daniel Chester French (sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial), facing south — "eternally vigilant against the Spanish." Home to the Savannah Theatre and First Baptist Church.
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Chippewa Squarehistoric square
Most famous as the filming location of the "Forrest Gump" bench scenes (the actual bench is now in the Savannah History Museum). Features a statue of James Oglethorpe by Daniel Chester French (sculptor of the Lincoln…
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Chippewa Square (Established)Public Square
Named for the Battle of Chippewa (1814) in the War of 1812. The bronze statue of James Oglethorpe by Daniel Chester French (who later sculpted the Lincoln Memorial) was installed in 1910, facing south to defend against…
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Connected places
Monterey Square
Forsyth Park / Confederate Memorial
Savannah Poor House and Hospital
Savannah City Exchange
Trustees' Garden and Fort Wayne Site
Cockspur Island Light
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