Forsyth ParkSavannah, Georgia – was the first planned city in the US established in 1733. Originally, the city was designed with 24 square spaces for military training, but today the 22 surviving squares are being enjoyed as small parks. Johnson Square is the first and the largest square in the city. The squares commemorate historical events or a person by displaying monuments, statues or plaques. Savannah’s rich soil and favorable climate allowed cultivation of cotton and rice. The city flourished and residents built lavish houses and churches, which today are part of the Historic District. This Historic District of Savannah is one of the largest historical landmarks in the nation. The architecture of the city and the green spaces make it the most picturesque and serene city in the country. The Victorian Historic District with typical verandahs and balconies dripping with Spanish moss is the epitome of the southern US.
