Sorrel-Weed House is a Greek Revival house in Savannah, Georgia, and a filming location for Forrest Gump (1994). Built in 1840, it was designed by Charles B. Cluskey, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 6 West Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Madison Square, Savannah
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1126, SRC-1127, SRC-1128, SRC-6100, SRC-6101, SRC-9315 - Designed by Charles B. Cluskey
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1126, SRC-1128, SRC-3219 - Built in 1840
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1126, SRC-1129, SRC-3757, SRC-5095, SRC-1128, SRC-1127 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1126, SRC-1127, SRC-3219 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark District (contributing property, Savannah Historic District); National Register of Historic Places (Savannah Historic District)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1130, SRC-1131, SRC-3220, SRC-6102, SRC-6103 - Appeared in Forrest Gump (movie, 1994)
confidence 80/100 · 10 independent sources · SRC-1127, SRC-1129, SRC-3757, SRC-3758, SRC-6104, SRC-6105, SRC-9897, SRC-9949, SRC-9983, SRC-10004
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10004 — Sorrel Weed House — Homespun Haints (Tier 2, publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1126 — Georgia Historical Society — Old Sorrel-Weed House historical marker (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1127 — Wikipedia — Sorrel–Weed House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1128 — Gallivanter Tours — The Historic Sorrel Weed House (Tier 3, tour_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1129 — Trolley Tours — Sorrel Weed House Savannah History & Visitor Guide (Tier 3, tour_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1130 — Wikipedia — Savannah Historic District (Savannah, Georgia) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1131 — Official Savannah Guide — Sorrel-Weed House (Tier 3, visitor_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3219 — New Georgia Encyclopedia — Charles B. Cluskey (Steven H. Moffson, Historic Preservation Division, GA DNR) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3220 — National Park Service — Savannah National Historic Landmark District Assessment (PEPC ParkPlanning) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3757 — bestattractions.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3758 — usghostadventures.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5094 — en.wikipedia.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5095 — hmdb.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5645 — Savannah GA Visitors — Old Sorrel-Weed House (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6100 — Sorrel Weed House — City-Data (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6101 — The Sorrel-Weed House — New Oak Theatre (Tier 4, local_history; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6102 — Sorrel-Weed House (official site) — About (Tier 3, official_property_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6103 — Visit Savannah — An Afternoon on Madison Square (Tier 2, official_tourism_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6104 — The Suicides at the Sorrel-Weed House — Savannah Ghost Tour (Tier 3, tour_operator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6105 — Sorrel Weed House (Savannah) — WhichMuseum (Tier 3, museum_directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9315 — Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) — Sorrel-Weed House, 6 West Harris Street, Savannah, Chatham County, GA (call no. HABS GA,26-SAV,48-) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9897 — Sorrel Weed House, Savannah — Roadtrippers (Tier 2, attractions_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9949 — Casago Savannah — The Old Sorrel-Weed House Museum (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9983 — Sorrel Weed House, Savannah GA — West Sound Paranormal (Tier 2, independent_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily (except major holidays); history/architecture tours ~11am-3:45pm, ghost tours evenings ~7-10pm.
Admission: History/architecture tour ~$14 (ages 8+); 75-min ghost tour ~$35 (ages 10+); paranormal investigation ~$75 (18+). Confirm current prices when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Forrest Gump filmed?
Sorrel-Weed House, in Savannah, Georgia, is a real-world filming location used for Forrest Gump.
Can you visit Sorrel-Weed House?
Yes — Sorrel-Weed House is open to the public. Hours: Open daily (except major holidays); history/architecture tours ~11am-3:45pm, ghost tours evenings ~7-10pm.. Admission: History/architecture tour ~$14 (ages 8+); 75-min ghost tour ~$35 (ages 10+); paranormal investigation ~$75 (18+). Confirm current prices when booking..
Who designed Sorrel-Weed House?
Sorrel-Weed House was designed by Charles B. Cluskey.
Where is Sorrel-Weed House located?
Sorrel-Weed House is located in Savannah, Georgia.