William Brown Hodgson (1801-1871), the distinguished American diplomat and scientist, conceived of the idea for Forsyth Park and set aside ten acres of woodland to create the first …

The park was originally created in the 1840s on 10 acres (0.04 km 2) of land donated by William Brown Hodgson. In 1851, the park was expanded and named for Georgia Governor John …

Forsyth Park, established in 1841, is a premier example of the role of landscape architecture and urban planning in the United States during the nineteenth century. The Park is a very early …

In the 1840s, William Brown Hodgson (1801-1871) conceived the idea of setting aside ten acres of wooded land at this site for development of Savannah's first recreational park. It was named …

William Bischoff created the original landscape design. In the early 1850s improvements to the park included removal of some pines for walkways and ornamental plantings, benches, and …

William Brown Hodgson (1801-1871), the distinguished American diplomat and scientist, conceived of the idea for Forsyth Park and set aside ten acres of woodland to create the first …

Forsyth Park is a beautiful Paris inspired park in Savannah, Georgia. Covering 30 acres, it is one of the most visited points of interest in Savannah and is hope to a beautiful fountain erected in …

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May 21, 2024 · Forsyth Park was created in 1851 and named after Georgia Governor John Forsyth. It features several monuments that pay tribute to soldiers, with the Civil War …

Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah Georgia. It was originally created in the 1840s on 10 acres of land. In 1851, the park was expanded and named for …