The region where James Oglethorpe arrived in Georgia and founded Savannah is commonly referred to as the Coastal Plain region of Georgia.
The arrival of James Oglethorpe in Georgia and the founding of Savannah took place in the region known as the Georgia Coastal Plain. The Georgia Coastal Plain is located in the southeastern part of the state and includes the areas near the Atlantic Ocean. Savannah, which was the first settlement established by Oglethorpe, is situated on the Savannah River, near the coast.
