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Green-Meldrim House

Green-Meldrim House Review

Designed by New York architect John Norris and built in 1850 for cotton merchant Charles Green, this Gothic Revival mansion cost $93,000 to build—a princely sum back then. The house was bought in 1892 by Judge Peter Meldrim, whose heirs sold it to St. John's Episcopal Church in the 1940s to use as a parish house. General Sherman lived here after taking the city in 1864. Sitting on Madison Square, the house has Gothic features such as a crenellated roof, oriels, and an external gallery with filigree ironwork. Inside are mantels of Carrara marble, carved black-walnut woodwork, and doorknobs and hinges of either silver plate or porcelain. On Sunday admission is free after the 10:30 church service at St. John's and includes complimentary refreshments.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1 W. Macon St., Historic District, Savannah, GA, 31401 | Map It
  • Phone: 912/233-3845
  • Cost: $8
  • Hours: Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-1. Closed last 2 wks of Jan. and 2 wks before Easter
  • Location: The Historic District

Member Reviews

  • bachslunch, from US
    3/31/09

    Huge, splendidly detailed historic house with much interior and exterior ornament and plenty of fine period furnishings. Tour quality can be uneven, but is very good and informative at its best. Has notably more limited hours than other old homes in the city. One of the best such attractions in Savannah, and a must-visit.

    Ratings details: Experience: 5 | Ease: 4 | Value: 5 | Don't Miss: 5
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