About Herman Myers
Lived 1847 – 1909 (aged 62). Herman Myers was an American politician.
Herman Myers (January 18, 1847 – March 24, 1909) was a politician from Georgia, United States and a Mayor of Savannah. He was a Democrat.
Background
He was a Jewish German-born immigrant and was born in Bavaria in 1847. His family moved to Virginia when he was a child.
Political career
Alderman
Myers served as Councilmember from 1885 to 1895.
Mayor
He ran for Mayor of Savannah in 1895 and won the election. He lost re-election against Peter Meldrim in 1897. However, he was returned to office in 1899 and won re-election in 1901, 1903 and 1905.
The Union Station and the new City Hall were constructed under his tenure as mayor. Myers did not run for re-election in 1907.
Death
He died in Savannah on March 24, 1909.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herman Myers?
American mayor
When was Herman Myers born?
Herman Myers was born on 18 January 1847 in Bavaria.
When did Herman Myers die?
Herman Myers died on 24 March 1909 in Savannah.
What was Herman Myers's occupation?
Herman Myers was a politician.
What nationality was Herman Myers?
Herman Myers was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Myers. https://biography.guide/herman-myers/
MLA: "Herman Myers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-myers/.
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