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Here in Chippewa Square, Tom
Hanks expounded on the relationship between life and a
box of chocolates. The square was named to commemorate
the victory of American troops under General Jacob Brown
in the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812.
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The statute of the Waving Girl
on River Street commemorates Florence Martus (1869-1943),
the daughter of the Lighthouse Keeper who fell in love
with a young sailor. The sailor promised to marry
Florence after one more voyage and she promised to wait
for him outside the lighthouse for when he returned. For
many years, whenever a ship would pass the lighthouse to
enter Savannah, Florence would wave a cloth in welcome,
hoping that one of these ships would bring her love back
to her. Florence's love never returned and eventually,
Florence died of old age. To this day, sailors report
seeing Florence waving to them as they arrive in
Savannah, and the ships blow their horns to greet her.
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I decided a buggy ride would
be a fabulous way to see the city. My chauffeur,
Michelle, certainly didn't let me down.
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After a wonderful outdoor
lunch, I lounged in the City Market Area, watching people
and taking in the atmosphere.
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