Savannah, Georgia: "Home of the Atom Smashers" Sculpture
A gift of the Johnson High School class of 1962, the Atom Smasher is a bronze, atom-pulverizing arm. Inspires continuing generations of Atom Smashers.
Johnson High School
- Address:
- 3012 Sunset Blvd., Savannah, GA
- Directions:
- Harry S. Truman Parkway south out of Savannah. Take US-80E toward Tybee Island. Turn left on East Victory Drive. Turn right on Whatley Ave. The school is on right.
- Hours:
- On school propery. Don't stray. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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We showed up in Savannah on a Sunday, which was great for going to this high school to see the Home of the Atom Smashers sculpture.
[bordeauxbarb, 02/26/2020]
You need to drive into the front of the school to see the sculpture.
[Carolyn Earle, 02/27/2015]
Definitely odd, "low-tech" sculpture...makes for a great high school icon!
[Mavis & Jeff, 01/08/2012]Sculpture stands right in front of the school in the bus circle.
[Wendy, 07/05/2011]A gift from the Sol C. Johnson High School class of 1962 commemorating the team name. The "Home of the Atom Smashers" sculpture is a brick pedestal featuring an arm clutching a hammer, about to strike a spike held by another arm and drive it into an atom -- hoops arrayed with orbiting electrons. The school gym is called the "Reaction Chamber."
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The sculpture stands off the road, close to the school building, shielded from rogue atomic particles and wayward traffic. The severed arms are poised to to perform serious atom smashing.