Amos Scudder

Amos Scudder
Amos Scudder
Born	February 14, 1779; Westfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	June 13, 1856 (aged 77); Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Presbyterian Church cemetery, Westfield, New Jersey
Nationality	American
Notable work	The Savannah Theatre, Savannah (contractor); Nathanael Greene Monument, Savannah (contractor); First Baptist Church, Savannah (contractor); City Hotel, Savannah (contractor); Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah (contractor);

Amos Scudder (February 14, 1779 – June 13, 1856) was an American architect, builder and freemason. According to his biographer, Shelley Carroll, Scudder was "an aggressive, litigious entrepreneur who made financial success his business."

Scudder was the father of noted builders Ephraim and John Scudder, who were prominent in Savannah, Georgia, in the second half of the 19th century. Amos was also a prominent Savannah citizen who constructed some of the city's finest public and private buildings. He also served on the city council for nine years.

The Savannah–Ogeechee Canal, his "pet in the winter of his years", became known as "Scudder's Canal" in the 1830s.

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