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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17TE_lt-ambrose-gordon_Savannah-GA.html
A New Jersey man, Gordon joined the Continental Cavalry serving inthe hard fought southerncampaign under Capt. WilliamWashington. He was wounded inthe ferocious Battle of EurekaSprings. At war's end he settledin Georgia. His great granddaughter w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17S5_dr-noble-jones_Savannah-GA.html
He was a physician and planter who also served as Speaker of the Georgia Assembly during theRoyal and Revolutionary Period.Imprisoned by the British, he laterheld a seat in the ContinentalCongress and Ga's ConstitutionalConventions. He was mourne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17S1_lt-col-john-harris-cruger_Savannah-GA.html
Born to wealth and power, he was forced to hide in the swamps of LongIsland until British forces landed.He led the 1st Battalion of Delancey'sLoyalists and fought in both battlesof Savannah and many other engage-ments. At war's end his propertyse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17QG_col-john-white_Savannah-GA.html
A former British Naval surgeon who settled in America, hecommanded the 4th Georgia ContinentalBattalion which marched fromNew York to Georgia. Called the"Hero of the Ogeechee," he and onlysix men captured a force of 152 Britishsoldiers. Stricken …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17PY_major-general-anthony-wayne_Savannah-GA.html
Wayne was the commander of Continental troops in manybattles of the war includingBrandywine, Paoli, Monmouth,Germantown and the daring nightattack at Stony Point. After Yorktown he served on the Gafrontier and became the U.S.Representative of Ga …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17ON_captain-charles-floyd_Savannah-GA.html
Captain Floyd was a member 1775-1777 of the South Carolina First Councilof Safety which raised a militiacompany, the "St. Helena Guards"affiliated with the "Liberty Boys"whose motto was "Liberty or Death."In 1781 he served with "The BloodyLegion"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MB_major-general-israel-putnam_Savannah-GA.html
A Connecticut Farmer turned soldier in the French and Indian War, his service included Roger'sRangers, Indian captivity,shipwreck and Pontiac's War. Astaunch "Liberty Boy," he was tolead men on many Revolutionarybattlefields, most notably BunkerH…
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'…