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Savannah history: Calhoun Square is now Taylor Square

New namesake a Liberty Co. slave

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson II removes the covering from the marker bearing the new name of Taylor Square. (PAT DONAHUE/Coastal Courier)

Taylor Square — Savannah Mayor Van Johnson II removes the covering from the marker bearing the new name of Taylor Square. (PAT DONAHUE/Coastal Courier)

SAVANNAH — In front of hundreds of people between Taylor Street and Gordon Street, Mayor Van Johnson II proclaimed, “Welcome to Savannah,” and what he said next drew thunderous applause.

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