Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of Button Gwinnett and Dr. Lyman Hall
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
1. In Memory of Button Gwinnett and Dr. Lyman Hall Marker
Members of the Midway Colony Signers of the Declaration of Independence and Governors of Georgia
Erected 1952 by Saint John's Parish Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location. 31° 48.401′ N, 81° 25.833′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. Marker can be reached from Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) half a mile north of East Oglethorpe Highway (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling north. Located in the yard of the Colonial Midway Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midway GA 31320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Midway Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Mr. John Osgood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General James Screven (about 300 feet away); Midway Cemetery (about 300 feet away); James Screven and Daniel Stewart (about 300 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Button Gwinnett. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Lyman Hall. New Georgia Enclyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
2. Sundial on top of marker
"At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them."
The sundial reads, "I count none but sunny hours".
The sundial reads, "I count none but sunny hours".
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
3. In Memory of Button Gwinnett and Dr. Lyman Hall Marker
In front of the Colonial Midway Museum
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
4. In Memory of Button Gwinnett and Dr. Lyman Hall Marker
Looking toward US-17 and the 'Midway Museum' marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
