The Wandering Disciple

If the Union Navy managed to get past the forts at the entrance to the Savannah River, they were sure to meet the big cannons of Fort Jackson. Fort Jackson was the last line of defense along the river protecting the port of Savannah. Fort Jackson was one of three Confederate forts that defended Savannah. The fort was captured by General Sherman's troops in 1864. It saw service for the US Army as Fort Oglethorpe until being decommissioned in 1905. It was purchased by the City of Savannah and turned into a historic park. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

The roundtable is the workhorse of the rail yard. Housed in the center of the yard, the roundtable was used to relocate rail cars from the main lines into maintenance shops or storage in the roundhouse. This roundtable is centerpiece of the Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum is located on the site of the former Central of Georgia Railway's Savannah Shops and Terminal Facility. Here you can see can walk through the working side of the railway and see many types of rail cars and locomotives that were used on the area's rails. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

When the lights go down over Savannah, the ghostly afterlife comes out to play. Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in the country and there is no shortage of ways to learn about the ghoulish afterlife. Go ghost hunting with top of the line ghost equipment, hop on a haunted hearse or haunted trolley for a more playful look at the haunted history or go all in with a tour of one of the most haunted homes in the city, the Sorrel-Weed House. No matter how you explore the haunted history, there is plenty of ghost stories to explore. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

One of the oldest and most famous cemeteries in the old city of Savannah, Bonaventure Cemetery is the final resting place to many Savannah residents including some of the city's notable residents. Majestic live oaks, colorful flowers and elegant memorials fill the 160 acres of the cemetery making it a popular place to visit. So popular in fact that John Muir spent a week sleeping amongst the tombs during his Thousand Mile Walk and dedicated an entire chapter in his memoir of the trip. The most famous of the memorials, the Bird Girl was made popular from the book and film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, had to be moved to the Telfair Museum for safety. Today one of the popular memorials in the cemetery is this sculpture of Gracie, who died at the age of six due to pneumonia. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get. Passengers awaiting a bus on this bench had no clue what they were going the get when Forrest Gump tells his life story while waiting for the bus. From meeting Elvis, playing football for Alabama, fighting in Vietnam for the Army, meeting Presidents and so much more. The Hollywood classic Forrest Gump features Tom Hanks playing Forrest Gump in the timeless classic. Shot in the heart of Savannah, the bench is on display at the Savannah History Museum. (Photo: March 13, 2014)

Spanning the Savannah River, the Talmage Memorial Bridge connects Georgia and South Carolina. The cable-stayed bridge replaced the original bridge in an effort to allow larger port traffic to pass beneath the bridge. The bridge was named after a southern Democrat Eugene Talmadge. Efforts to rise above the racist history of Talmadge and that era, the city council passed a resolution in 2017 to rename the bridge the Savannah Bridge. (Photo: March 13, 2014)

The brick wall and water filled moat helped protect Old Fort Jackson from enemy invasions. Built to help defend the Savannah River, Old Fort Jackson saw action during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

Boxcars and railcars sit on display at the Roundhouse at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. Once the heart of the railroad industry in Savannah, the old rail yard is now a museum spotlighting the history of the rails. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

Spring flowers like these add color to the backdrop of Bonaventure Cemetery. Ancient oaks and wild flowers fill the ground of the historic cemetery making it one of the scenic spots in the city. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

What better way to explore the historic city of Savannah then on a carriage tour. Carriage rides like these transport riders through the streets of the city much like they did before cars filled the streets. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

Located along the Savannah River just outside Savannah, Old Fort Jackson was the last line of defense in protecting the city of Savannah from an attack by the sea. The fort began construction in 1808 at the spot of a Revolutionary era earthen battery. The fort saw action in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The fort was eventually restored in the 1970’s and opened to the public under the operation of the Coastal Heritage Society. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

The partial roundhouse and fully functional turntable are the heart of the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. The museum is the most complete antebellum railroad complex in the United States. Operated by the Central of Georgia Railway, the Savannah shops opened in 1836 and remained in operation until 1963. It was purchased by the Coastal Heritage Society who opened a museum in 1989. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

A statue of Eliza Wilhelmina sits atop the tomb of Confederate Private Thomas Theus and his devoted wife Eliza Wilhelmina. The statue is one of many spectacular tributes located in the 160 acre cemetery outside Savannah. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

A locomotive from the Central of Georgia Railway sits on display at the Savannah History Museum, spotlighting the city’s rich railroad history. The #4603 was built in 1905 and remained in operation for over fifty years for four railroads. (Photo: March 13, 2014)

The Olympic Torch Monument on the Savannah waterfront plays tribute to Savannah’s role in the 1996 Summer Olympics. While the games were hosted in nearby Atlanta, Savannah was home to the yachting events. (Photo: March 15, 2014)

Today is a day to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives to ensure our freedoms.  In honor of Memorial Day, today's Photo of the Day comes from the fallen soldier portion of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.  (Photo: March 14, 2014)

The fountain at the center of Forsyth Park is the on of the main focal points of the 30 acre park in the heart to Savannah's historic district. The fountain was added to the park in 1858 and is modeled after fountains in Paris. (Photo: March 14, 2014)

The supports of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge stretch skyward as the two mile bridge spans the Savannah River connecting Georgia with South Carolina. (Photo: March 13, 2014)

A hibiscus in bloom helps spread color through the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.  (Photo: March 14, 2014)

Completed in 1833, the First Baptist Church is the longest standing place of worship in the historic city of Savannah.  Located on Chippewa Square, the church was one of only a few churches to remain open during the Civil War.  (Photo: April 14, 2014)