Gov. William Jonathan Northen

Historical marker location:

Sparta, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 15 and Fairmont Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 15.)

Marker installed: 1955

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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.