Chippewa Square
Park · Savannah

Chippewa Square

Photo: Alecconnell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The square was laid out in 1815 and serves as a quiet green space with benches and trees. A bronze monument to Savannah founder James Oglethorpe stands at its center. The location appears in the movie Forrest Gump.

On day 5 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
20 to 40 minutes
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Walk from Bull Street or use the Chatham Area Transit free shuttle

Itineraries with Chippewa Square

Day 5 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Savannah's historic district

How Chippewa Square fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Owens-Thomas House & Slave QuartersSavannah
  2. 11:30Chippewa SquareSavannah
  3. 13:00Mercer-Williams HouseSavannah
  4. 16:00Cathedral of St. John the BaptistSavannah
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Chippewa Square questions

Is Chippewa Square where Forrest Gump sat?

The bench scenes were filmed on the north side of the square. No bench remains on site.

What statue is in Chippewa Square?

A monument to James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony, stands in the center.

Does Chippewa Square have restrooms?

No public restrooms are located inside the square.

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