Tory Pond

Tory Pond (HME1K)

Location: Lincolnton, GA 30817 Lincoln County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 50.638', W 82° 24.763'

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Tory Pond, 100 yards south from this marker, is the spot where a band of Tories were hanged for the murder of Colonel John Dooly, in 1780, while he slept in his home, located some 3/4 mile to the east.

Previously, a number from this band had escaped across Broad River, were captured and executed at the cabin of Nancy Hart in Elbert County.
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HM NumberHME1K
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number090-5
Year Placed1957
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 22nd, 2014 at 4:42am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 369295 N 3745753
Decimal Degrees33.84396667, -82.41271667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 50.638', W 82° 24.763'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 50' 38.28" N, 82° 24' 45.78" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1045 Fortson Rd, Lincolnton GA 30817, US
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