Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Leon County's American Revolutionary War Soldiers

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

1. Leon County's American Revolutionary War Soldiers Marker

Inscription. Between 1832 and 1833 the following men applied in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, for federal pensions granted for their military service during the American War for Independence

Zachariah Gherkins (1757-1845)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments.

Moses Munson (1763-1835)
Joined as a Private, serving with the Connecticut State troops.

Rhesa Oliver (1756-1841)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments

Joseph Singletary (1761-1844)
Served as a Private with North Carolina regiments.

Buried in the Strickland-Ferrell Cemetery is another
Revolutionary War soldier associated with Leon County
Ansell Ferrell (1762-1846)
Served as a soldier with the North Carolina militia

Erected 1999 by Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 30° 26.524′ N, 84° 16.801′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. Memorial is on E. Park Ave. close to S. Monroe Street

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, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Knott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Exchange Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Lewis Bank (about 800 feet away); Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leon County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tallahassee Lunch Counter Sit-Ins (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

2. Leon County's American Revolutionary War Soldiers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.