On November 10, 2022 Savannah City Council voted to remove the name John C. Calhoun from the square located at the intersection of Abercorn and East Wayne Streets and engage in a public process to name the square.

On March 28, 2023, the application process was opened for the public to submit potential square names. Submittals were required to provide contact information, a potential square name, a statement of significance or contribution for proposed name with supporting citations, and an endorsement from a City Council member representing the square. The name submission process closed Monday, May 15 at 11:59pm.

Staff received over 300 inquiries regarding the naming process. All submittals were reviewed by staff. 14 applications moved forward in the process. Two public meetings were held to inform the public about the process, encourage participation, and answer questions. Those meetings were held on Wednesday, April 26 and Wednesday, June 14.

Included in this process are three public forums for comment and inclusion within the public record, including: The Park and Tree Commission (July 18, 2023), Historic Site and Monument Commission (August 3, 2023), and Savannah City Council (August 24, 2023).

The Park and Tree Commission voted for the top five names which the Commission recommended move forward (total votes):

1. Susie King Taylor Square (6)
2. Creek Square (3)
3. W. W. Law Square (3)
4. Seven Sisters Square (3)
5. George Leile Square (2)

The Historic Site and Monument Commission voted for the top five names which the Commission recommended move forward:

1. Susie King Taylor Square (4)
2. Creek Square (4)
3. Major Clayton Carpenter Square (4)
4. W. W. Law Square (3)
5. Seven Sisters Square (3)

Approval