Joe Odom House

The Joe Odom House is a residential building from 1847 on East Jones Street with typical features of Savannah's antebellum architecture. The two-story structure displays the classical design and traditional details characteristic of homes from that era.

The house was built in 1847 for Eliza Ann Jewett and later became home to attorney and musician Joe Odom. Its history connects Savannah's early residential past with the region's 20th-century cultural developments.

The house gained attention through its connection to John Berendt's book 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'. It became known as part of Savannah's storytelling heritage and the lives lived within the Historic District.

The house sits one block south of Madison Square in the heart of Savannah's Historic District. The location is easily accessible and falls along typical walking routes for exploring the area.

Resident Joe Odom was an attorney who abandoned his legal career to become a musician and operate piano bars throughout the city. His unconventional lifestyle and cultural activities made the house a known gathering spot in Savannah's creative scene.

Location: Savannah

Part of: Savannah Historic District

GPS coordinates: 32.07250,-81.09350

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44