Florence Martus Waving Girl Monument

Florence Martus Waving Girl Monument

Florence Martus, aka 'The Waving Girl', took it upon herself to be the unofficial greeter of all ships that entered and left the Port of Savannah, Georgia, between 1887 and 1931.

Martus would wave a handkerchief by day and a lantern by night. According to legend, not a ship was missed in her forty-four years on watch.

On September 27, 1943 Liberty ship SS Florence Martus was named in her honor.

Location

Morrell Park
Savannah, Chatham County
Georgia, USA

Getting There

The Florence Martus Waving Girl Monument is located on the east end of River Street in Savannah, Georgia, USA. To get there:

By car: From downtown Savannah, head east on E Bay Street until you reach the intersection with East Broad Street. Turn right on East Broad Street and continue until you reach the intersection with East President Street. Turn left on East President Street and continue until you reach the intersection with General McIntosh Boulevard. Turn right on General McIntosh Boulevard and continue until you reach the intersection with East Broad Street. Turn left on East Broad Street and continue until you reach River Street. Turn right on River Street and continue until you see the monument on your left.

By public transportation: Take the River Street Streetcar from the Savannah Visitor Center or from one of the stops along River Street until you reach the stop closest to the monument.

By foot: Walk along River Street until you reach the monument on your left.

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