Bonaventure Cemetery
One of the most visited grave sites in Bonaventure Cemetery is that of 'Little Gracie'.
Gracie Watson was born in 1883 to W.J. and Frances Watson. The Watson family was originally from Boston Massachusetts. They made their way to Savannah after W.J. was hired to manage the Pulaski Hotel. This luxurious hotel, which was located at the corner of Bull Street and Bryan Street, was one of the best hotels in all of the south. Managing the hotel was a prestigious position. While working at the Hotel his daughter, Gracie Watson, became quite the center of attention. This bright-eyed girl warmed the hearts and brought smiles to the faces of almost every visitors to the Pulaski Hotel. It is said she would put on little shows for the guests, dancing in the lobby and singing songs.
In 1889, just two days before Easter, Gracie Watson died of pneumonia. Savannah was heart-broken. Her father fell into a deep depression after Gracie's death. She was laid to rest on the Watson family plot in Bonaventure Cemetery. As a tribute to his beautiful little girl, Gracie's father had sculptor John Walz carve a monument to his girl. Using a photograph as reference Walz sculpted the monument which now sits upon Little Gracie's grave site.
Bonaventure Cemetery
One of the most visited grave sites in Bonaventure Cemetery is that of 'Little Gracie'.
Gracie Watson was born in 1883 to W.J. and Frances Watson. The Watson family was originally from Boston Massachusetts. They made their way to Savannah after W.J. was hired to manage the Pulaski Hotel. This luxurious hotel, which was located at the corner of Bull Street and Bryan Street, was one of the best hotels in all of the south. Managing the hotel was a prestigious position. While working at the Hotel his daughter, Gracie Watson, became quite the center of attention. This bright-eyed girl warmed the hearts and brought smiles to the faces of almost every visitors to the Pulaski Hotel. It is said she would put on little shows for the guests, dancing in the lobby and singing songs.
In 1889, just two days before Easter, Gracie Watson died of pneumonia. Savannah was heart-broken. Her father fell into a deep depression after Gracie's death. She was laid to rest on the Watson family plot in Bonaventure Cemetery. As a tribute to his beautiful little girl, Gracie's father had sculptor John Walz carve a monument to his girl. Using a photograph as reference Walz sculpted the monument which now sits upon Little Gracie's grave site.