The Green House is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture to be found in the South. The house was constructed in the early 1850’s as the residence of Mr. Charles Green, an Englishman who came to Savannah in 1833.

The architect for the house was Mr. John S. Norris of New York. Mr. Norris was in Savannah from 1846 – 1861 and during that time he designed not only the Green House but also the Custom House and numerous other fine residences. At the invitation of Mr. Green, General William Tecumseh Sherman used the house as his headquarters while the Federal army occupied Savannah. It was at this time (December, 1864) that General Sherman sent his famous telegram to President Lincoln offering him the City of Savannah as a Christmas gift.

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman