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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KN_robert-morris_Savannah-GA.html
A self-made man, Morris wasAmerica's most recognized businessfigure and was given charge of theRevolution's finances. Often usingpersonal credit or funds he was a key factor in achieving victory. Heformed the National Bank andsecured the new count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17K7_mills-murphree_Savannah-GA.html
Reared in Burke County, Georgia. Mills, like his Dublin-born father John, fought for independence. John served in Collier's Regt. of N.C. Militia and Mills served in his local militia company. After the bitter hostilities of the back country of Ge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17HA_michael-dennison_Savannah-GA.html
From New York, Michael joined Delancey's Loyalist Regiment in1776. After two years of campaigningin the north he participated in thecapture of Savannah, the Sieges ofSavannah and Ninety Six, and Battles of Eutaw Springs and Musgrove'sMill. At war'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17EW_george-clymer_Savannah-GA.html
An orphan, he apprenticed in his uncle's mercantile firm. As asuccessful businessman he was an early and forceful advocate ofindependence. He used hisknowledge and wealth to helpfinance the Revolution. From1774 until 1776 he held publicoffices. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CS_peter-tondee_Savannah-GA.html
Born in London, Peter came to Savannah in 1733. Orphaned, hewas apprenticed and rose tomaster in the carpentry tradeand leader of the artisans ofSavannah. His tavern was the site of many of the bannedmeetings that organizedresistance to and indep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17AX_to-honor-our-patriot-ancestors_Savannah-GA.html
Robert Walker served with the Pa Militia and died at or near ValleyForge, Pa Jan 28, 1778
Fendall Whitworth joined Roebuck'sBattalion, SC Militia prior to King'sMountain and Cowpens. Later servedin the NC Militia.
Captain John Venable fough…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17AJ_isidore-de-lynch_Savannah-GA.html
1755 - 1841 Born in London, Isidore was educated in France. As a young volunteer he fought in India, returning to France in 1771. In the Battle of Savannah he carried orders, exposing himself to the deadly crossfire in front of the Spring Hill Re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17A9_telfair-academy_Savannah-GA.html
Site of home or Royal Governor Sir James Wright,Where, in 1776, By Authority of Councle of safety, Governor Wright was Arrested by Joseph Habersham.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16N1_birthplace-of-john-c-fr-mont_Savannah-GA.html
One of two native Georgians who served as generals in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, John C. Fr?mont was born nearby on January 21, 1813. As an army officer, his 1840s explorations of the American West gained him fame as the "Pathfinder." Dur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13RO_nuclear-ship-savannah_Savannah-GA.html
The N.S. Savannah, the first nuclear-powered cargo/passenger ship, built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, was launched on July 21, 1959 and commenced her maiden voyage at sea on Friday March 23, 1962. Before embarking on a world tour, the…