Chippewa Square (Savannah, Georgia)

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Chippewa Square was named in memory of American soldiers killed in the Battle of Chippawa (1812). In the centre of the square is a bronze statue of Georgia founder General James Oglethorpe. It is located on Bull Street between Hull and Perry Streets. Also was the site of the famous bench used in the movie Forrest Gump.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squares_of_Savannah,_Georgia#Chippewa_Square
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Coordinates:   32°4'32"N   81°5'35"W

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  • I sat down on this bench, only I shouldn'ta on account the paint was wet and I ended up havin' to throw away my bestest pair of Sunday pants.
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