British Army Crossing-GHM 124-4-Screven Co
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N 32° 56.018 W 081° 39.011
17S E 439216 N 3644117
Brier Creek Bridge in Millhaven, 3 mi NW of Ga 24
Waymark Code: WM7WE7
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2009
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On the morning of March 2nd, 1779, the British Command of Lieut.-Col. Prevost reached the west bank of the creek here after an all night march from Hudson`s Ferry. The bridge had been destroyed by Col. Leonard Marbury`s Dragons guarding the rear of Gen. Ashe`s troops bivouacked at Freeman-Miller Bridge 15 miles south.
Infantry and horse forded the stream, engaged and defeated Marbury`s Dragons, capturing some while others escaped over Burton`s Ferry. Marbury`s message to Ashe was intercepted. Prevost`s troops and artillery crossed on pontoons before day of the 3rd, and arrived at the surprised Ashe`s rear by 3:00 P.M.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 124-4
Date: 1953
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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