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Proposed Oglethorpe Lane marker: NPS-style pedestal, 36x48 inches, free‑standing

Savannah–Chatham Historic Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The application proposes a 36" x 48" NPS‑style double pedestal marker to be installed in the public right‑of‑way at Oglethorpe Lane and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with an 811 utility locate to be filed before in‑ground installation.

The packet submitted for HSMC review includes exact design specifications: a 36‑inch‑high by 48‑inch‑wide National Park Service (NPS) style double pedestal, black powder‑coated aluminum with an aluminum composite graphic. The document describes the marker as free‑standing and installed in‑ground and specifies that an 811 utility locate request will be submitted to ensure the site is clear of subsurface utilities before installation.

The application reproduces proposed title, body text, and font sizes and asks that the HSMC finalize the marker wording. "The marker will be free-standing and installed in-ground," the application states. The packet also notes the City of Savannah Cultural Resources Department and the Municipal Archives reviewed and approved the installation location in principle.

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