Hamilton-Turner Inn

Savannah, United States

4.5

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Accepts Credit Cards
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Description

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Beautiful Historic Inn nestled among the magnolia on Lafayette Square in Savannah Ga. Seventeen different room types sure to please everyone.

History

Established in 1976.

Samuel Pugh Hamilton had this park-​side mansion built for his family in 1873. Along with wife Sarah, the successful businessman and prominent Savannah alderman created a social center for the city’s elite, hosting a variety of activities in their home that was impressive in workmanship and size.

The Hamilton mansion was the first residence in Savannah with electricity. In 1883, electric lights were installed in the salon. Spectators witnessing the inaugural room lighting were wowed by the invention but feared the house would explode. The entire house was fitted with electric lights by 1886, around the time Hamilton became president of the Brush Electric Light & Power Company.

The mansion’s tin roof has been credited with saving it from the great Savannah fire of 1898.

Dr. Francis Turner, who was known by neighbors as an electric car enthusiast, purchased the house from the Hamilton estate in 1915 and lived there with his family until 1926. The mansion was opened for boarding and bec

Meet the Business Owner

Susie R.

Business Owner

Dedicated hospitality professional. Wanting always to ensure that all guests are comfortable and well taken care of.