Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Button Gwinnett
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011
1. Button Gwinnett Marker
Button Gwinnett
Born 1735 Died 1777
Georgia Signer of The Declaration of Independence
President of Georgia
Whose remains, buried in this cemetery, are believed to lie entombed hereunder. Was erected by the
Savannah - Chatham County
Historic Site and Monument Commission
with monies contributed by
The State of Georgia - The City of Savannah
and the Georgia Societies Of The
Sons Of The Revolution, Daughters Of The American Revolution
Society of Colonial Wars and Colonial Dames of America
Erected 1964 by Savannah-Chatham County Historic Site and Monument Commission; The State of Georgia; The City of Savannah; Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars, Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and the The Colonial Dames of America series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major John Berrien (a few steps from this marker); William Scarbrough (a few steps from this marker); Hugh McCall (1767-1823) (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Clay, Patriot (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Habersham (1751-1815) (within shouting distance of this marker); James Habersham (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Vallence Bevan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Marker for Gen. McIntosh and Colonial Park
Also see . . .
1. Button Gwinnett. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Button Gwinnett - Tragic Hero of the Revolution. Revolutionary War and Beyond entry:
Here is a great page about Button Gwinnett's life with lots of pictures. (Submitted on August 21, 2008, by Michael of Des Moines, Iowa.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
2. Button Gwinnett Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
3. Button Gwennett Memorial
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011
4. Button Gwinnett Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011
5. Button Gwinnett Marker seen in Colonial Cemetery
Courtesy About North Georgia
6. Button Gwennett
via National Park Service, 1861
7. Button Gwinnett Marker
A fanciful depiction of Button Gwinnett's duel with Gen. Lachlan Mcintosh, fought on May 16, 1777, that resulted in the former's death. (Lithograph, probably by an artist named Ferris, from William Brotherhead, The Book of the Signers, 1861, Library of Congress.)
Gwinnett had challenged McIntosh to the duel, which took place at the small town of Thunderbolt, near Savannah. Both were wounded: McIntosh survived, but Button Gwinnett died three days later of gangrene resulting from having the bone of his leg shattered.
Gwinnett had challenged McIntosh to the duel, which took place at the small town of Thunderbolt, near Savannah. Both were wounded: McIntosh survived, but Button Gwinnett died three days later of gangrene resulting from having the bone of his leg shattered.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,921 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
