Telfair Square

Telfair Square is one of the squares in the city of Savannah, Georgia. It was built in the 18th century around 1733. For 150 years until 1883, the square was called St. John's Square. It was located in the most fashionable residential areas of the time. It was renamed to honor one of the Georgian governors, Edward Telfair. He was governor of the city three times from 1786 to 1792.

The Telfair Family Home was turned into the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences. It is one of the oldest art museums in the southern region. Near the square there is also the Trinity Methodist Church and Federal Buildings. These buildings were formed in the 1980s as part of the square and district.

The square can be found on Barnard Street between State and York Streets. Like many squares in the city it is flanked by native trees such as banyans and cypress. The square has manicured lawns with native bushes and flowering plants. Since the museum house is part of the square there are walkways that lead up the streets and to the old Telfair home. It can be a quiet place to rest and relax.