An 1858 cast-iron masterpiece — the single most photographed object in Savannah, Georgia.
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The Forsyth Park fountain is a white cast-iron two-tier fountain installed in 1858 at the north end of Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, ordered from the Janes, Beebe & Co. foundry in New York. It is the most photographed landmark in Savannah and is dyed emerald green every St. Patrick's Day as part of the city's largest annual celebration.
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The Forsyth Park fountain was installed in 1858, making it over 165 years old. It was ordered from a Janes, Beebe & Co. catalog in New York.
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, Savannah dyes the Forsyth Park fountain bright emerald green — a tradition dating back decades that draws crowds from across the South.
Golden hour, about one hour before sunset, when warm light hits the white iron and Spanish moss glows behind it. Early morning works too, with fewer people.
No — the basin is fenced and wading is not permitted. You can photograph from any angle around the perimeter.
Forsyth Park is a 30-acre public park at the south end of Savannah's Historic District in Georgia, bordered by Drayton Street, Whitaker Street, West Gaston Street and Park Avenue — about one mile south of River Street. It's free and open daily from sunrise to 10 PM.
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