With its original hardwood doors, moulding and garden restored to perfection, The Eliza Thompson House B&B welcomes guests with elegance and authenticity. Visitors to the inn now have another glimpse of days past, as the mantle and wall behind the parlor fireplace were recently restored.

Recently, a beautiful heart of pine wall and hearth were discovered underneath layers of paint and plaster in the parlor, an area of the house added by Eliza in the 1870s. The heart of pine wall was being stripped of paint and plaster and was refinished to restore historical authenticity and charm to the inn.

“The wood around the fire place is beautiful,” said Susan Powers, innkeeper. “by restoring the wall and hearth to its original design, we’re completing part of the picture of the actual home where Eliza Thompson lived 161 years ago.”

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Location & Directions for The Eliza Thompson House

Location

5 West Jones Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Directions

From I-95:
Take Exit 99A onto I-16 East. Take Montgomery Street Exit. Turn right at first light onto Liberty Street. Turn right at next light onto Whitaker Street. Go three blocks and turn left onto Jones Street. The Eliza Thompson House is on the right.

From Savannah Visitor's Center on MLK Boulevard:
Exit right on Boundard Street, then right onto MLK Boulevard. Turn left at first light onto Liberty Street. Turn right at next light onto Whitaker Street. Go three blocks and turn left onto Jones Street. The Eliza Thompson House is on the right.

The Eliza Thompson House

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The Eliza Thompson House is located on historic Jones Street, one of Savannah's most charming downtown residential addresses.

Jones Street is a wonderful historic cobble stoned street, lined with moss-covered live oaks and magnolias. It's the site of some of Savannah's most elegantly restored historic townhouses and private residences.

Visitors will find a multitude of interesting shops and antique stores within walking distance to the Eliza Thompson House, including The Paris Flea Market, One Fish-Two Fish, and numerous other eclectic shops and galleries. You'll also find restaurants like Mrs. Wilkes and Clarey's Cafe, Savannah traditions, right on Jones Street. Forsyth Park, The Mercer House and The Green Meldrim House are all located within a block or two of the Inn.

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