St. Marys in Camden County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Forgotten Battle
The War of 1812
— St. Marys History Walk —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
1. The Forgotten Battle Marker
President Harry S. Truman called The War of 1812 “the silliest damned war we ever fought. It should have been resolved through diplomacy.” Nevertheless, Congress declared war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812. The war was mainly waged in the north and at the Canadian border until May 1814, when Britain extended its blockade of the East Coast to include Georgia. At that time, British vessels, HMS Morgiana and HMS Majestic, were seen in the St. Marys River, and the Georgia Militia was immediately activated. In the fall of 1814, the British made plans to invade Georgia to prepare for a defense of New Orleans. On January 10, 1815, the British fleet commanded by Admiral George Cockburn, who had burned Washington, D.C. and unsuccessfully attacked Ft. McHenry, put troops on Cumberland island, commandeering Dungeness, the home of Mrs. Shaw, the widow of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene.
Erected 2016 by Tom & Cheri Richter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1815.
Location. 30° 43.294′ N, 81° 33.244′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weathering (here, next to this marker); The Forgotten Battle’s (here, next to this marker); The Last Battles of The War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Industry finds St. Marys: (here, next to this marker); Industry finds St. Marys (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Industry finds St. Marys: (a few steps from this marker); Georgia’s Coastal Gem: (a few steps from this marker); The Enduring Gullah (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
2. The Forgotten Battle Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
3. Photo Insert Left: The Battle of North Point
A U.S. Army National Guard Heritage painting by Don Troiani
Courtesy of U.S. Army National Guard Bureau
Courtesy of U.S. Army National Guard Bureau
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
4. Entrance to St. Marys History Walk
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
5. St. Marys History Park markers from a distance
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2020
6. St. Marys History Park commemoration plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
