History of Savannah, Ga.; from its settlement to the close of the eighteenth century . es from Savannah, and is reached by railroad. Itsearly settlement dates back to 1737. Henry Parker, John Fullafield andNoble Jones were the first settlers and proprietors, the last of whom hada fine residence at the south end known as Wormsloe, of which theruins can yet be seen. The island is in the shape of a horseshoe andfrom any prominent position on its bluff, overlooking the river, a goodview of the surrounding country may be had. The waters in the imme-diate vicinity abound in fish, crabs and oysters,
History of Savannah, Ga.; from its settlement to the close of the eighteenth century . es from Savannah, and is reached by railroad. Itsearly settlement dates back to 1737. Henry Parker, John Fullafield andNoble Jones were the first settlers and proprietors, the last of whom hada fine residence at the south end known as Wormsloe, of which theruins can yet be seen. The island is in the shape of a horseshoe andfrom any prominent position on its bluff, overlooking the river, a goodview of the surrounding country may be had. The waters in the imme-diate vicinity abound in fish, crabs and oysters, and it is considered oneof the most healthful resorts on the coast. Jasper Springs is located on the Augusta road, about two miles fromthe city and is noted as being the scene of the bold exploits of SergeantsJasper and Newton, previous to the siege of Savannah. Sergeant Jas-per, after his gallantry at Fort Moultrie, was granted a roving commissionby Colonel Moultrie, commanding the Second South Carolina Regiment,with the privilege of reforming his own command. The scouts of Jas- 1. *s». t -^ ?? % ..^t~~r *
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