Great Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820
In this cemetery many victims of the
Great Yellow Fever Epidemic
of 1820
were buried.
Nearly 700 Savannahians died
that year, including two local
physicians who lost their lives
caring for the stricken.
Several epidemics followed. In 1854
The Savannah Benevolent Association
was organized to aid the families
of the fever victims.
Marker is on E. Oglethorpe Ave, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
