Oglesby in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Casimir Pulaski Memorial
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 31, 2022
1. Casimir Pulaski Memorial Marker
Revolutionary War-hero father of
American cavalry on the 150th
anniversary of his death
Born in Poland in 1748. At the age of 25, had achieved a European reputation as first-class military commander. At 26, offered his services to the American colonists in their quest for independence. As a Revolutionary hero he distinguished himself in the battles at Germantown and Brandywine. Cited by Washington for bravery, Pulaski received promotion to brigadier-general with full command of the cavalry.
Later organized the famous Pulaski legion. In February 1779 proceeded to South Carolina, performing heroic deeds.
In an effort to wrest Savannah, Georgia from the hands of the British, Pulaski, while commanding the French and American cavalries, was mortally wounded, expiring October 11, 1779. His charge at Savannah constitutes one of the most daring efforts of the whole Revolution.
Pulaski was true knight of liberty. His was a noble soul and as a noble man be lived and died not for his homeland, but for the freedom and independence of our own America.
Erected 1929.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1779.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oglesby/Piety Hill/Jonesville World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglesby/Piety Hill/Jonesville Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglesby/Piety Hill/Jonesville Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglesby War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglesby World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Wilbourn (approx. 1˝ miles away); Cox Country Grade School (approx. 1.9 miles away); LaSalle City Hall-1906 (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oglesby.
Also see . . . Casimir Pulaski. Wikipedia entry on the Polish nobleman, soldier, and military commander who was born Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski. (Submitted on January 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 31, 2022
2. Casimir Pulaski Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
