7 RARELY Known Facts About SAVANNAH, GEORGIA!

[@TheDetourDuo]

What facts do you know about Savannah? 🔔 Subscribe for more Videos🔔: kzbin.info

[@tovisystems5807]

The Army base there has a patch nick named the broken TV.... That's about it

[@TheDetourDuo]

Why the broken TV?

[@TheDetourDuo]

Nice. How long have you been there?

[@TheDetourDuo]

Yeah definitely a big switch from Philly. Are you living downtown or in one of the surrounding areas. Interested to know the difference in cost of living

[@bwd527]

Should come to Ebenezer Georgia just west on savannah river. Cool history there

[@shadowwatcherproductions5281]

Another interesting thing about the Spanish moss is that they were often used to stuff mattresses for beds. However, the moss often had chiggers, ticks, and other little bugs living in them, so people would often wake up with little bites all over their bodies. That's actually where the "sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite" saying came from. Another interesting fact is that Savannah has an underground tunnel system. Entrances are blocked off now, but when Yellow Fever came through the city, people would go underneath Savannah into the tunnels to live, thinking Yellow fever was spread through the air above. Another thing about Yellow Fever. Supposedly, Yellow Fever claimed so many lives in the city that the cemetery didn't have enough room to properly bury the bodies. Due to this, people just started burying bodies wherever they could, and sometimes that meant burying on top of other bodies or digging shallow graves. Now, its speculated that there are hundreds of bodies buried all throughout Savannah, including the streets. Supposedly, if you see a part of a street where the cobblestones are raised up or uneven and it's not caused by a tree root, than that's likely where a body was buried. I've grown up visiting Savannah a lot since I was born and raised in Georgia, but I never get tired of going and finding out that there's still so many things to learn about the city. I love learning about history, and Savannah has been one of my favorite historical places to visit, no matter how many times I go.

[@TheDetourDuo]

I do remember hearing that.

[@darthdavid1975able]

They also have a insect that lives in it that if they get on you they cause a really bad rash

[@urbantea-ge6yf]

Another little known and little shared in most tourist vids is that Savannah GA is 52.7% Black/African American (CENSUS.GOV) and most of the truly amazing history of blacks in Savannah is rarely spoken of in depth outside of a few African American historians in Savanah GA. who have supplied most of the facts of African American History in Savannah GA. Just doesn't encourage tourism to go into too much of THAT history. We won't even begin to unpack Tybee Island.

[@TheDetourDuo]

I totally agree, and as they should. A historian is going to go in depth. A tourism video covers the surface and leaves it up to the view to follow up with research if they are interested. If this were a research channel we would 100% go more in-depth, but it's a travel channel.

[@ILoveTheAllCreator]

Melanted people are not from Africa. They are North Indos who are descendants from Mayans and Olmecs for over 1000 years... North/South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama were part of West India. ✌🏾

[@TheKy47]

@@urbantea-ge6yf do we want the mainstream tour companies telling our history though, because they tell so many lies about Savannah's history as is is now, it was recently discovered two of the biggest tour companies in town have been purposely getting rid of "Savannah Black History's" or blocking outright their pamphlets from being put into hotels

[@bowenpaintertraillawyers]

Savannah is the best! Great video!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lovey1973]

I love your format of a video about the place you are visiting then another video about the great places to eat in said place. Pro Tip: Make sure you are eating dinner while watching any of the Detour Duo food videos!

[@TheDetourDuo]

works because it allows us to push more content, plus a lot of these places just have so much going on that we have to show more vs making it all one video.

[@CommoSutra]

Rousakis Plaza Echo Square is often overlooked. It's right on River Street. If you stand in the middle, you can hear the echo.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for that one! Actually it was on our list of stops to check out on our last day but it started to rain pretty hard

[@juliecarriker9950]

Cool!!! I live here in Savannah, but didn't know about the bomb accidentally dropped on Tybee!!! Glad you had fun here!!!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you. Yeah it's kind of crazy when you think about it, but I'm sure it drifted out to sea and is buried in the bottom of the ocean somewhere

[@jothecrusher904]

WHOA!!!! I have been going to Savannah for YEARS and didn't know most of these facts! Now to buy that gorgeous fountain for my backyard!

[@TheDetourDuo]

haha I wish we could afford to do something like that!

[@jothecrusher904]

@@TheDetourDuo What city in Florida are y'all from? I am from Jacksonville.

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[@robertyoung5987]

I live in Cranham Essex where the founder of Georgia, James Oglethorpe, spent his final years It makes me extremely proud that he was very involved in the planning of such a beautiful city It is really strange that a man with such a history is virtually unknown in our local community although there is a primary school named after him named the James Oglethorpe primary school People in Savanah make contact with the school to form what could be a great association

[@TheDetourDuo]

I didn't know that about him and his final days. Very does seem like there isn't a lot of history about him. At least not talked about

[@jcook2433]

Actually, those with generations of family from Savannah know a great deal about him but so many have left the area, disillusioned about the changes going on. The earliest days of Savannah began with just the houses along Bay and Squares were formed per the plan Oglethorpe laid out. He had a vision for this place. Some of the first houses still exist although , at least one was moved. The cannonball house. The cannon ball hit the house during the war for freedom from other countries.(Too much to tell here) The section of wall was saved by the family and is now on display. ( It is on loan by the original family.) 11 Generations or so later! Sadly, the family is so unhappy with the loss of so much history and the facts of their ancestors, only one still lives in the area. Many of the first people were indentured. The ones referred to here were not slaves but indentured. There is a difference. Anyway, back to Oglethorpe. The green spaces of the squares were for several reasons. Health, to keep some space to prevent the crowding of homes that proliferated in other countries and legend has it that some grazing area or place for animals. Many trees were later attempts to find useful things. Oglethorpe did not want or allow slavery. He had to leave the area and upon his leaving some things changed. If only his vision had been kept intact! I could go on and on about the history and can tell you where documents can be found to give further info but frankly speaking, it seems to be so unpopular since the later history was harsh, I prefer to stay out of it these days. There once was a board game called “ The Savannah Game” that was pretty neat. It was based on cool facts about Savannah. If you can find one today I believe you would enjoy it. I fervently hope to return one day but if all the great and historical places that have been bought up or are being leveled for Industry or other purposes continue, I will never go home except to “visit” and care for the ancient markers in the Colonial, Bonaventure and other burial grounds. A friend wrote some interesting books about the burial grounds. Look for those. Some sites of the earliest days are quietly visited. Some “ slave” burials are protected quietly from developers. I often took flowers to those as well. There was great respect by the first families there for all who worked together for survival. I wish that part of the history would be revived. It seems to have gotten lost in the current events. Sad that those earliest families would now have to retreat. They deserved to be remembered for the trials they endured in order to give you the city that so many generations have lived in, loved and enjoyed. Much was thrust upon them that they did not want. I guess history repeats. If you can shine light upon the good things then I am grateful. If you can help to preserve the history and beauty of ALL, even better. Do you know about the Green Meldrim house? At age 90 + my Grandmother gave tours there. Sherman stayed there when he came to Savannah. The Juliette Gordon Low ( Girl Scouts started by her) birthplace and home are there At one time it contained much of the original furniture and possessions. May be changed now but a book was done to document all that it once contained. I have heard that some historical buildings may be leveled soon near Forsyth park and there is a home elsewhere that belonged to a female artist that was in terrible condition but I hope beyond hope that it was saved or will be. She was amazing. So much is going away. It is suggested that no one wander certain areas at night so, be aware. This is not the place you visited two years ago. Hoping for changes to come in years ahead to save the original plan.

[@maxlautner5242]

I love these hidden interesting facts!!! I remember watching this a while back, but wanted to return to thank you two! I just released a song called Savannah-Hannah, and while writing the song, this video helped me get my head into Savannah, so thank you so much for helping me and inspiring me!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Wow, that's an interesting way to use our hidden facts - I'm sure your song is amazing!

[@maxlautner5242]

@@TheDetourDuo Thank you!!! 😊

[@veethesepiascholar3114]

Great video

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you!

[@kadeeeartiaga]

Amazing things to know! What a lovely town~ got to learn more about it thru this! So informative 👏

[@TheDetourDuo]

Really kind of fun to learn the weird and unique things about a city. We got more coming from Savannah soon!

[@cozeeetv]

Good info ℹ️

[@TheDetourDuo]

Glad you think so!

[@GladysandKenny]

Own great facts. The squares remind me of the plazas in South America. Wow, that fountain is old. Great drone shot. Wow, walking and drinking love it! 😆 The thought of a bomb is scary 👻 great video!!

[@TheDetourDuo]

We'll make it to south America one day soon. You guys always make it look so fun!

[@waveology8552]

GOOD video!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you!

[@jamesk6579]

Great video guys

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you so much!

[@miriamgrace.3]

I'm coming here for my birthday with my friends, and we were super freaked out about the haunted thing but overall, it's a really cool place to visit!!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Feel like the encounters are more of a one off when people are solo in the middle of the night or something. Didn't experience any paranormal activity on our trip. Or who knows, maybe we did and took a spirit home with us. Lol

[@sebrinacaldwell2109]

It has been said that some of squares where you walk have graves underneath...be careful who you walk on😃. I learned this during the walking ghost tour.

[@TheDetourDuo]

😱 really? I guess that makes sense though. That's crazy

[@CosmicCherrry]

Bay Street is on top on a Native American burial mound & Liberty Street is on top of a Jewish Cemetery. The tombstones were moved but the bodies were not. The soil content downtown is 6% human bone.

[@TristenCCSutton]

I love y'alls content!

[@TheDetourDuo]

🙏 thank you! Trying to get like ya'll and plan some trips to Dubai 😱

[@TristenCCSutton]

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[@TheDetourDuo]

We both plan on leaving our jobs by the end of next year. Once we do that and have enough saved we'll be ready!

[@TristenCCSutton]

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[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you so much!

[@DamianJackson-q9z]

I love it. I do hope that hate never find ù2. Be safe and full of prayers.

[@TheDetourDuo]

🙏🏿

[@boskotenzera3900]

A wose in Savanah before 30year...River Strett👍

[@TheDetourDuo]

30 years! Wow!

[@D.S.Luke912]

Love his shirt

[@TheDetourDuo]

🙌🏽

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Savannah is my hometown, I am a freshman at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong campus. But in my 19 years here I’ve never known that the city is haunted

[@TheDetourDuo]

Whether or not it truly is is up to what you believe, but they have ghost tours and tv shows come down to "investigate" personally, I'm under the impression that all towns in the south are haunted

[@ListedInTheSouth]

It's only haunted if you believe in ghosts 😀

[@TheDetourDuo]

That's usually how it works lol

[@CosmicCherrry]

I have lived in Savannah since 2005, it is indeed haunted.

[@JessicaKwon]

very nice place!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Agreed

[@Brooklyza]

I lived in Savannah, GA for 7 years and yes, its very haunted! Go see for yourself spend sometime there you'll find out eventually.

[@TheDetourDuo]

For sure

[@Ella-monochrome-art]

I recommend you guys look into visiting Hanford, California.

[@TheDetourDuo]

thanks for the recommendation

[@CamCity98]

Hi! I’m new here, my name is Cam!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Hi Cam. Welcome to our channel!

[@TravelSpreeOfficial]

Did not know about the Nuke!

[@TheDetourDuo]

I Know right. It's wild that they still haven't found it. Supposedly it's a dummy warhead though so shouldn't be a danger. Or that could be just what they're telling us 😅

[@Moneypower572]

I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeymal15]

I was looking for some content after you had the artillery punch.. 😂. I hope I get to see some people get fired in the next video

[@TheDetourDuo]

Next video will have the shenanigans of artillery punch aftermath

[@CircusFox666]

I live in Savannah

[@Anaciprian2010]

❤️

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you!

[@polyniceauxerre2675]

How did you miss the Haitian monument fam? That's historical and important to mention.

[@TheDetourDuo]

It's shown in the video when we talk about the church, but we should have spent more time talking about it.

[@andyeaker2324]

Jim Williams received his final aquittal in 4 trials.

[@TheDetourDuo]

👍

[@comedianfaheemarts3799]

That's where I was born - Lil Bitches

[@TheDetourDuo]

nice

[@younganrae__]

Our trenches are beautiful tho🥲

[@TheDetourDuo]

🥲

[@BelindaSyjud]

Did you take any of the haunted tours and if so what would you suggest?

[@TheDetourDuo]

We did the sorrel weed house tour, but after watching the movie we kind of wanted to do the Mercer-Williams House too

[@royalgoddess3284]

The cemetery is haunted 😂😂

[@crazyraygaming9291]

I live in Savannah I can Definitely stamp this Savannah is hunted like a m*********** It's a ghost even in my house

[@TheDetourDuo]

👀😱 Forreal?!? How do you know? Have you seen or heard it???

[@crazyraygaming9291]

@@TheDetourDuo seen... I be hearing shyt at night. Even during day...my dog be acting weird .. she WON'T sleep ib living room no more.. she sleeps in spare room by Me and my wife

[@TheDetourDuo]

Man I hope you got Casper or something otherwise I'd be like "NOPE!"

[@crazyraygaming9291]

@@TheDetourDuo that mf be chillin for the most part it don't bother me and I don't bother it🤣🤣.

[@TheDetourDuo]

You should see if it wants to play spades 🤣

[@darthdavid1975able]

Blue moon is out of business

[@TheDetourDuo]

darn

[@Lornicopia]

First you are going to get chiggars! Or red bugs! Spanish moss is full of them. Second. That bomb is out there ticking! Third,it is haunted. I have a poltergiest that travels apparently. Fourth,God the place stinks!

[@TheDetourDuo]

interesting

[@CosmicCherrry]

It's pronounced 'oh-gull-thorp' not 'augul-thorp'

[@TheDetourDuo]

👍

[@aprilsnider75]

First African isn’t the oldest anymore.

[@TheDetourDuo]

oh, good to know.

[@CosmicCherrry]

Moon River Brewing Company is permanently closed.

[@TheDetourDuo]

That sucks

[@dhopkins7394]

Savannah is also very racist

[@brettaniapierce588]

Sooo...how racist is it?

[@TheDetourDuo]

It's about the same as anywhere else in the south. As visitors, we didn't experience any unwanted looks or rudeness at restaurants. We also don't go out at night unless it's in an area with a lot of people. But that's just our one experience.

[@rupardpumpkin55]

I even seen the KKK had a rally at a shopping area on victory Dr near thunder bolt area

[@internalhappiness5238]

Aye don't come back here frfr.

[@TheDetourDuo]

lol. Oh I will "frfr" 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@internalhappiness5238]

@@TheDetourDuo yea ok you and your European can stay where yall at boy. Don't forget 2@