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.
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Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.