Federal Crossings

Historical marker location:

Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker is on Howell Mill Road, 0.1 miles south of Peachtree Battle Road, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1955

The city of Savannah, Georgia was the first planned city in America. It was laid out in a grid pattern with squares for public use, and this design was later copied by other cities throughout the country.