National Historic Landmark

Scarbrough, William, House

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
Listed
June 21, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000201

About this property

William Scarbrough House is a historic house in Savannah, Georgia. Built in 1819, and subjected to a number later alterations, it is nationally significant as an early example of Greek Revival architecture, and is one of the few surviving American works of architect William Jay. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is now home to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, and it has largely been restored to an early 19th-century appearance. The house was built for William Scarbrough, one of the principal owners of the SS Savannah, which in 1819 became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Location

41 W. Broad St.
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
32.08048, -81.09900

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Scarbrough, William, House listed on the National Register?

Scarbrough, William, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Scarbrough, William, House?

Scarbrough, William, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Scarbrough, William, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Scarbrough, William, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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The period of significance for Scarbrough, William, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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