History
The Johnston House
A brief note on the house—kept intentionally modest until we can cite sources carefully. This page is a placeholder designed to grow into a small, well-sourced history over time.
A future-friendly scaffold
We plan to keep this history credible, specific, and sourced—no invented timelines, no pretend citations. For now, here’s the structure we’ll build into.
- Late 19th century origins — context, early ownership, and what we can document.
- Restored for modern stays — notes on preservation and practical updates.
- Lafayette Square context — the neighborhood’s character and development.
Sources we plan to cite
- City of Savannah historic records and property references
- Preservation resources and neighborhood histories
- Archival photography with provenance (when available)