Emmet Park
Emmet Park
Emmet Park
Emmet Park
Savannah, GA 31401
Emmet Park is a beautiful, tree-shaded park located on the bluff overlooking the Savannah River. Emmet Park was once known as the "Strand" and later as "Irish Green" because of its proximity to the Irish residents of Savannah's Old Fort neighborhood. The park was later renamed, in 1902, for the Irish patriot Robert Emmet (1778-1803 ) to commemorate the centennial of his death. Emmet had led an unsuccessful Dublin uprising for Irish independence and was executed for treason. Robert Emmet became a hero to Savannah's Irish community. A Celtic Cross sits in the grassy strip on the bluff overlooking the Savannah River. Emmet Park remains an important center of ceremonial congregation for Savannahians of Irish descent.
There are several points of interest in or within walking distance of the park including the Harbor Light, which was built in 1852 to help guide vessels around the wrecks of ships sunk by the British in 1779.
The following monuments and memorials are located in the park.
- Celtic Cross
- Chatham Artillery Monument
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Salzburger Monument of Reconciliation
- Chatham Artillery Monument
- Irish Memorial
