Overview
River Street runs along the Savannah River, lined with old cotton warehouses that now hold restaurants, shops and hotels.
History
In the 1800s the buildings housed cotton merchants and their warehouses. The Waving Girl statue honors Florence Martus, who waved to every passing ship for decades.
Today
River Street is busy with visitors day and night, and very large crowds gather during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.