The story
Built in 1771, this Georgian mansion turned pink by accident — and survived three wars, the state's first bank, and a haunting that locals swear is still ongoing.
Everything that was here
- 1971–present · still open
The Olde Pink Houserestaurant
Built in 1771, this Georgian mansion turned pink by accident — and survived three wars, the state's first bank, and a haunting that locals swear is still ongoing.
See the map in 1972 → - 1811–1865
Planters Bankbank
The first bank in Georgia operated from this mansion from 1811 through the Civil War era, serving Savannah's cotton economy.
See the map in 1812 → - 1771–1811
Habersham House (Private Residence)historic home
Built around 1771 for James Habersham Jr., one of Savannah's wealthiest cotton merchants. The Georgian mansion was covered in white plaster over red brick — but the red bled through over time, turning the house…
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Connected places
Herb House / Seamen's Tavern
Forsyth Park (Established)
Noble Jones Plantation
Bethesda Plantation
Springfield Plantation
Church of St. John the Baptist (Original)
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Nearby history
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