General James Screven Killed in Battle Here
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Markerman62
N 31° 47.247 W 081° 26.134
17R E 458763 N 3516959
On US 17 south of US 84 and Midway.
Waymark Code: WMG979
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2013
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On November 24, 1778, General James Screven was mortally wounded in a battle fought near this spot.
With General Screven in the action were Major James Jackson, Colonel John White, Capt. Celerine Brusard and Capt. Edward Young, with 100 Continentals and 20 Mounted Militia, against a force of 400 British Regulars, Refugees and Indians under Col. James Mark Prevost and Col. Daniel McGirth. General Screven died from his wounds the following day.
Type of Marker: Other
Marker #: 089-17
Date: 1957
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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