Wormsloe Plantation – Savannah, GA

Wormsloe Plantation is a state historic site near Savannah – Georgia.

The site includes a 1.5 miles (2.4 km) oak avenue, the ruins of Jones’ fortified house built of tabby, a museum, and a demonstration area.

In 1736, Noble Jones obtained a grant for 500 acres of land  and began building a fortified house overlooking the Skidaway Narrows.

The house was constructed between 1739 and 1745 using wood and tabby, a crude type of concrete made from oyster shells and lime.

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *