We
began our tour in the J.F. Gregory Park behind City Hall.
Mayor Richard Davis pointed out the Veteran's Monument in
the park which was completed several years ago. The monument
is floored with bricks and the Mayor pointed out that the
bricks may be purchased to recognize individual veterans.
Information is available from City Hall.
Three
buses were scheduled out of Savannah for the tour. Three local
men who were very familiar with the Ford Plantation development
acted as tour guides on the busses. They were Mayor Richard
Davis, City Manager Mike Melton and John Fesperman, who had
been the development golf pro. On our way to the development
Mayor Davis informed us that we would be allowed to walk through
the mansion. Everyone was delighted to hear that.
The
homes and grounds in the 1800 acre exclusive development are
very beautiful, particularly the Mansion and its many acres
of surrounding grounds. The walk thru of the mansion was the
highlight of the tour.
After
leaving the Ford Plantation development Mayor Davis took us
by the location where the new Municipal golf course and Aquatic
Center are being developed. He also took us by the current
high school and also pointed out several large housing developments
within the city before returning to the Gregory Park.
Below
are photos taken during the bus tour of the Ford Mansion and
Plantation. You can enlarge the images by clicking on the
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