Entry No. 17 — the Savannah file — filed under: haunted inn
17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant
Savannah's oldest inn is actually three separate buildings fused together, one of them a survivor of the city's devastating 1820 fire. Room 204 belongs to Anna, said to have jumped — or been pushed — from its third-floor window after her sailor fiancé went AWOL; downstairs, a boy ghost named Thaddeus leaves guests shiny pennies on the tables.
The story
Look closely at the facade at 307 East President Street and you can spot where three distinct 19th-century structures were fused into a single footprint. One portion is a rare survivor of the catastrophic 1820 fire that wiped out broad swaths of Savannah, leaving behind thick structural brick and heavy timbers that have soaked up two centuries of coastal humidity.
Upstairs, Room 204 is the undisputed focal point of the inn's ghost lore. It belongs to Anna, a woman who allegedly plunged—or was shoved—from its third-floor window after her sailor fiancé vanished down the Savannah River. Down in the ground-floor tavern, the spectral activity takes a quieter form: a boy ghost named Thaddeus is notorious among regulars for leaving freshly minted, shiny pennies sitting on tabletop surfaces.
What it's like
Stepping inside feels like ducking into an underground brick cellar, dimly lit with low wooden beams and an unhurried tavern atmosphere. Grab a drink, order the Savannah-style deviled crab cakes, and keep a steady eye on your table—guests frequently report finding loose copper coins that weren't sitting beside their glass two minutes prior. You'll hear the hushed voices of passing ghost tour groups lingering outside on President Street, but inside, it's just cozy, dark, and slightly uncanny.
The move: Dinner in the tavern followed by a nightcap, keeping half an eye on the bar top and tables for pennies that weren't there a minute before.
- 📍 President Street, Historic District
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 307 E. President St, Savannah, GA 31401
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Kehoe House — Located right on Columbia Square, this 1892 cast-iron mansion makes an ideal next stop on a ghost-hunting stroll through the district.
- The Marshall House — Walk one block west to Broughton Street to compare notes at Savannah's oldest operating hotel, a former Civil War hospital.
- Davenport House Museum — Artisan Spotlight Series — Just around the corner, balance out the spectral stories with historic craft workshops in an authentic 1820s pharmacy annex.
Good to know
Which room is famously haunted?
Room 204, where legend says Anna fell, jumped, or was pushed from the third-story window after her fiancé left port.
What is the story behind the pennies on the tables?
They are attributed to Thaddeus, a child ghost said to haunt the tavern downstairs who leaves shiny pennies on the bar top and tables.
Can you visit the bar without staying overnight at the inn?
Yes, the ground-floor restaurant and tavern are fully open to walk-ins and dinner guests without an inn reservation.
How old is the building?
The inn is made of three fused structures, the oldest of which survived Savannah's destructive city fire in 1820.
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Further reading: Official site · Wikipedia
last checked: 2026-07-20