NC Gazetteer

Big Savannah

Also known as: Burgaw Savannah
A area in Pender County
… central and NW Pender County. Originally covered over 2,000 acres, lying between 50 and 60 ft. above sea level. A flat, treeless area, surrounded by pine woods. Water table generally at or close to the surface. Much of the Big Savannah has been drained and cultivated. Once noted for the large variety of wildflowers that grew among the grasses. Also known as Burgaw Savannah.