Warrenton in Warren County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
David Bushnell Monument
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
1. David Bushnell Monument Marker, Side One
Capt. David Bushnell
Patriot of the Revolutionary War
Born 1740 Connecticut
Died 1826 Georgia
Creator of America's first
wartime submarine “The Turtle”
David Bushnell studied naval tactics at Yale 1771-1775. Designed a 1-man submarine of wood, “The Turtle”, and invented the propeller. Developed how to explode gunpowder under water using a timed igniter. “The Turtle” first attacked the HMS Eagle in 1776 but was shortly destroyed by the British. His floating mines were used against the British fleet in Philadelphia in the “Battle of the Kegs” in 1778. Made Captain of Miners and Sappers at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. First commander of Corps of Engineers. Moved to Georgia in 1795 as David Bush. Taught at Citizens, Columbia County and Warrenton academies. He was a physician for 14 years in Warrenton. Consulted with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Baldwin during his career.
Erected by Atlanta Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (approx. ¼ mile away); Warren County Revolutionary War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Warren County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); National Flags of the Confederate States of America 1861-1865 (approx. ¼ mile away); Muster Roll of Company H, 22nd Regiment (approx. ¼ mile away); Warren County (approx. ¼ mile away); Muster Roll of Company B, 48th Regiment (approx. ¼ mile away); Muster Roll of Company D, 5th Regiment (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenton.
Also see . . . David Bushnell and his Revolutionary Submarine. At the time of the American Revolution, British military power surpassed that of any western nation. Yet, the son of a Connecticut farmer, David Bushnell, hoped to prove that creativity and inventiveness might win the day for the colonies. (Brenda Milkofsky, Connecticut History, posted Oct. 17, 2022) (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
2. David Bushnell Monument Marker, Side Two
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
3. David Bushnell Monument closeup
A cutaway view of the inner workings of "The Turtle."
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
4. David Bushnell Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
