The Waving Girl of Savannah

The Waving Girl Statue overlooks the Savannah River from the bluff at the eastern end of River Street. Created by world renowned sculptor Felix De Weldon, also the sculptor of the United States Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, The Waving Girl Statue honors the bittersweet life of Florence Martus, Savannah's legendary waving girl. Florence, who was known far and wide, welcomed more than 50,000 ships to Savannah throughout her lifetime. Read more about The Waving Girl Statue.

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