Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Revolutionary War
(1775-1783)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025
1. Revolutionary War Marker
What did the Continental Congress do to Win?
Create an Army - They authorized the formation of just ten companies of riflemen and directed them to fight the British. George Washington was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief, and the US Army was born.
Create a Marine Corps - Two battalions of Continental Marines were formed to fight at sea and onshore, creating the U.S. Marine Corps.
Create a NavyTo defend against and defeat the huge British naval force, the US Navy was created when just seven ships were commissioned. With the help of France, it continued to fight against the British until peace was secured in September 1783.
How Did We Win? By overcoming unbelievable odds, hardships, and handicaps, being adaptive, and the belief that freedom is worth fighting for.
How costly was this War? The War for Independence came at a high price. Casualties included about 7,000 American citizens dead and another 8,000 to 25,000 wounded to secure our Independence. Always remember, "Freedom is Never Free."
Factoid: Although the State of Alabama had not yet been formed, at least 56 patriots from Jackson County fought, and many were killed. (Marker Number W1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1775.
Location. 34° 39.174′ N, 86° 2.545′ W. Marker is in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It is on Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1616 Heroes Dr, Scottsboro AL 35768,
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Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barbary Wars (here, next to this marker); World War II Pacific (here, next to this marker); United States Armed Forces (here, next to this marker); World War II (Europe) (here, next to this marker); Enlisted Service Members (here, next to this marker); Jackson County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.
Regarding Revolutionary War. W1 is one of W1-W18 that chronicles the wars & conflicts fought by the United States.
Also see . . . American Revolutionary War. The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was an armed conflict that comprised the final eight years of the broader American Revolution, in which American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and commanded by George Washington defeated the British Army. The conflict was fought in North America, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris (1783), which resulted in the establishment of the United States of America as an independent nation, which was recognized by Great Britain and other nations of the world. (Submitted on March 20, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 20, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
