Wright Square
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Location: 900 George Street, Wright Square. Robert Christopher (circa 1815-1904), an African American blacksmith, operated his business on the city lot opposite this tree as early as 1875. Christopher, who was born into slavery, was an early black entrepreneur in Brunswick, also holding shipping interests in Savannah.
- Where
- Brunswick, GA 31520, USA
- Website
- signaturesquares.org
About
Wright Square, one of the two largest of the original 14 squares of Brunswick, was named after Georgia’s last Colonial Governor, Sir James Wright (1716-1785). Well-respected and fair, Wright held his office from October 13, 1760 until the end of the Revolutionary War.