Ardick in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ardoch
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Ardoch Marker
Inscription.
Ardoch. . Near here was Ardoch Plantation, the home of the McDonalds and Gignilliats from Colonial Days through the Civil War when it was sold to former slaves. During the Revolutionary War these McDonalds were Loyalists, as were many families of Coastal Georgia. In 1782, Patriot companies of Captain Patrick Carr and Captain Samuel West deserted the command of General Anthony Wayne and plundered St. Andrew's Parish. They murdered eleven Loyalists including Ardoch's owner, Charles McDonald. McDonald was killed in his own doorway in the presence of his wife and children and the house burned. The plantation was confiscated by the State but later returned to his widow.
Near here was Ardoch Plantation, the home of the McDonalds and Gignilliats from Colonial Days through the Civil War
when it was sold to former slaves. During the Revolutionary War these McDonalds were Loyalists, as were many families of
Coastal Georgia. In 1782, Patriot companies of Captain Patrick Carr and Captain Samuel West deserted the command of
General Anthony Wayne and plundered St. Andrew's Parish. They murdered eleven Loyalists including Ardoch's owner,
Charles McDonald. McDonald was killed in his own doorway in the presence of his wife and children and the house
burned. The plantation was confiscated by the State but later returned to his widow.
Erected 2011 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 95-16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 31° 27.973′ N, 81° 26.341′ W. Marker is in Ardick, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker is on North Way (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south. Located between Ardoch Road and Rosa Jenkins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Townsend GA 31331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this
2. Ardoch Marker, looking south along US 17, at Rosa Jenkins
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
3. Ardoch Marker, looking north near Ardoch Road along US 17
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
