Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

Mary Flannery O`Connor, novelist and short story writer,was born in Savannah March 25, 1925. She grew up in this house and in later years she referred to it simply as " the house I was raised in." She lived here until 1938, attending church at the Cathedral across Lafayette Square and school at St. Vincent`s Grammer School, then facing the square between Harris and Macon Streets. Flannery O`Connor thrice won the O. Henry award for best short story of the year. Her collected stories won the National Book Award in 1972. She died in 1964 at age 39.
Mary Flannery O`Connor, novelist and short story writer,was born in Savannah March 25, 1925. She grew up in this house and in later years she referred to it simply as " the house I was raised in." She lived here until 1938, attending church at the Cathedral across Lafayette Square and school at St. Vincent`s Grammer School, then facing the square between Harris and Macon Streets. Flannery O`Connor thrice won the O. Henry award for best short story of the year. Her collected stories won the National Book Award in 1972. She died in 1964 at age 39.

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Lafayette Square which includes religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Lafayette Square

Admire the Gothic grandeur of a cathedral and a fountain commemorating the 250-year anniversary of the Georgia colony alongside many historic buildings in this 19th-century city square.

Lafayette Square
Andrew Low commissioned New York architect John Norris to design and construct his house in 1848. The house remained in the family until the death of Andrew Low's daughter-in-law, Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA. The carriage house adjacent to it served as the headquarters for the organization.

Andrew Low House

You can study the exhibits at Andrew Low House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Andrew Low House
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist showing religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Bask in the beauty of the spectacular French Gothic architecture, magnificent artworks and unique history of this renowned Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Savannah.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
In the middle of the Troup Square is the g Armillary Sphere. Notice the sphere is held up by six tortoises. This Armillary Sphere statue was designed in 1968 with zodiac signs around the sphere and functions as a sundial. #LikeALocal, #Golden

Troup Square

You can find out about the history of Savannah with a visit to Troup Square. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Troup Square
Calhoun Square which includes a small town or village and a house

Calhoun Square

You can find out about the history of Savannah when you stop by Calhoun Square. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Calhoun Square
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Savannah College of Art and Design

Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Savannah College of Art and Design

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