Bonaventure

BOur oldest son Jeremy is here for a visit. No visit to the Savannah area is complete without a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery. If you go the most visited grave is that of Gracie Watson. She was born in 1883 the daughter of W.J and France's Watson. The Watson family was originally from Massachusetts. They came to Savannah when W.J. Was hired to manage the Pulaski Hotel which was located at the corner of Bull and Bryan street. It was considered one of the finest hotels in the south. Gracie was quite the center of attention at the hotel. She would sing songs and dance in the lobby entertaining guests.  Gracie died of pneumonia in 1889 at the age of 6. Her father fell into deep depression. She was laid to rest in Bonaventure Cemetery and as a tribute her father hired John Walz to create a sculpture for her grave site.  Mr. Walz used a photograph as reference to create her monument. Eventually Gracie's parents left Savannah and returned to New England. When they died they were buried in New England so Gracie lies here alone, her family a thousand miles away. So, if you are ever in Savannah take a trip out to Bonaventure and Gracie will never be alone or forgotten.