Gen. Washington's Guard
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N 38° 25.271 W 084° 51.950
16S E 686307 N 4254704
You never know where a George Washington connection might show up
Waymark Code: WMERG5
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2012
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Marker Number 1608
County Owen
Location Monterey, US 127
Description
3rd Corp. Henry Sparks (1753-1836) was Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia; served with Commander-in-Chief's Guard, "the flower and pick of American army." While with this bodyguard Sparks fought at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. Discharged at Valley Forge in 1778. Came to Kentucky, 1795; settled in present Owen Co., 1800. Buried at Sparks Bottom.
Subjects
Brandywine, Battle of , Revolutionary War , Washington, George
Marker Name: Gen. Washington's Guard
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1608
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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