Yamacraw Village in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spring Hill Redoubt
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
1. Spring Hill Redoubt Marker
** Upon this spot stood the Spring Hill Redoubt.**
Here on October 9, 1779 one of the bloodiest engagements of the Revolution was fought when repeated assaults were made by the allied troops of Georgia, South Carolina and France in an effort to retake Savannah from the British.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1989.
Location. 32° 4.564′ N, 81° 6.035′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in Yamacraw Village. Marker can be reached from Louisville Road. Next to Savannah Visitor Center, Part of the new Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Wall (a few steps from this marker); Isidore De Lynch (a few steps from this marker); George Clymer (a few steps from this marker); Mills Murphree (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Mordecai Sheftall (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col John Harris Cruger
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
2. Spring Hill Redoubt Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
3. Sgt. Jasper
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2013
4. Spring Hill Redoubt Isidore de Lynch
Born in London, Isidore was educated
in France. As a young volunteer he
fought in India, returning to France in
1771. In the Battle of Savannah he
carried orders, exposing himself to the
deadly crossfire in front of the Spring
Hill Redoubt. His bravery was praised.
He continued as an officer in the
French "Irish" regiments and fought at
Waterloo as a Division Commander.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2013
5. Spring Hill Redoubt Marker, along Louisville Road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,408 times since then and 414 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
