Ardick in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ardoch
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Ardoch Marker
Near here was Ardoch Plantation, the home of the McDonalds and Gignilliats from Colonial Days through the Civil War
when it was sold to former slaves. During the Revolutionary War these McDonalds were Loyalists, as were many families of
Coastal Georgia. In 1782, Patriot companies of Captain Patrick Carr and Captain Samuel West deserted the command of
General Anthony Wayne and plundered St. Andrew's Parish. They murdered eleven Loyalists including Ardoch's owner,
Charles McDonald. McDonald was killed in his own doorway in the presence of his wife and children and the house
burned. The plantation was confiscated by the State but later returned to his widow.Erected 2011 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 95-16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 31° 27.973′ N, 81° 26.341′ W. Marker is in Ardick, Georgia, in McIntosh County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capture of 26 Men in 1864 (approx. 1.8 miles away); “The Thicket” (approx. 3.6 miles away); Sapelo Island (approx. 4.4 miles away); Old Court House at Sapelo Bridge (approx. 4.9 miles away); Baisden's Bluff Academy (approx. 5.2 miles away); Ashantilly (approx. 6 miles away); John Houstoun McIntosh (approx. 6 miles away); Rice Hope (approx. 6 miles away).
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
2. Ardoch Marker, looking south along US 17, at Rosa Jenkins
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
3. Ardoch Marker, looking north near Ardoch Road along US 17
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
