Near Currie in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Grady Memorial
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, April 24, 2017
1. John Grady Memorial Marker
Private John Grady,
of Duplin County,
who fell bravely fighting for his
country: the first martyr in
the cause of freedom in North
Carolina, and the only Whig
killed in this battle.
[Back]
of the Battle of
Moores Creek Bridge,
fought here
27th February, 1776,
the first victory gained
by the American arms
in the war of the
Revolution
Erected 1857.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 34° 27.461′ N, 78° 6.737′ W. Marker is near Currie, North Carolina, in Pender County. Memorial can be reached from Moores Creek Drive, 0.2 miles west of North Carolina Route 210. Memorial is on the Moores Creek National Battlefield History Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Currie NC 28435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commemorating the Battle (a few steps from this marker); Aftermath of Moores Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Decisive Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wilmington and Fayetteville Stage Road
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More about this memorial. Back inscription obtained from Commemorative Landscapes of North Carolina.
Regarding John Grady Memorial. Pvt. Grady was injured during the battle and taken to Wilmington, N.C., where he died four days later. He was approximately 38 years of age. He fought alongside his brother, Alexander, who was not harmed at Moores Creek. They were sons of John and Mary Grady Sr., who were the first settlers of Duplin County, N.C., in 1739. Sources: Private John Grady Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; East Carolina University Libraries
Also see . . .
1. Grady (Patriot) Monument. In 1857, this monument, known as the Grady Monument, or Patriot Monument, was placed here so we could remember the Patriots who
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, April 24, 2017
2. John Grady Memorial
2. Moores Creek Patriot Monument, Moores Creek National Battlefield. Commemorative Landscapes of North Carolina entry on the monument itself. (Submitted on March 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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