Newington in Screven County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
British Headquarters
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
1. British Headquarters Marker
Near Hudson`s Ferry, about four miles east of Newington, General Augustine Prevost in command of 4000 British regulars made headquarters and constructed redoubts in February, 1779. The complete occupation of Georgia was directed and effected from this point.General Prevost, cleverly masking his troop movements, left Hudson`s Ferry March 1st, 1779 with 1500 of His Majesty`s best troops. He encircled General Ashe`s Continentals and North Carolina Militia of 2300 men at the Freeman-Miller Bridge, attacked them from the rear and practically destroyed them.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 124-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1779.
Location. 32° 35.333′ N, 81° 30.185′ W. Marker is in Newington, Georgia, in Screven County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue/Savannah Highway (Georgia Route 21)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 2008
2. British Headquarters Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Newington Baptist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Middle Ground Baptist Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Confederate Line (approx. 5 miles away); Little Ogeechee Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Sherman's Advance (approx. 8.8 miles away); Washington Slept Here (approx. 9.1 miles away); New Hope Methodist Church (approx. 9.9 miles away); Old Mount Pleasant (approx. 10.8 miles away).
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for General Augustine Prevost. Prévost assumed command and defended the town that year from a combined French and Continental force in an action that came to be known as the Siege of Savannah. (Submitted on May 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. British Headquarters Marker, as seen along route Ga-21, in Newington
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Marker alongside one-time Railroad siding
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,268 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 6, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
