Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Quest for Freedom

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 28, 2009

1. Quest for Freedom Marker

Inscription.
"Without going into a detailed history of my life, which would be too long, it will suffice to say to you in the language of an old soldier and of a citizen, that, in coming to America, my sole object has been to devote myself entirely to her welfare and glory, in using every exertion in my individual power to secure her freedom."
Casimir Pulaski to General Horatio Gates,
March 19, 1778

(caption)
Casimir Pulaski
1747-1779

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1778.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 1.626′ N, 80° 53.545′ W. Marker was on Tybee Island, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker could be reached from Fort Pulaski Road, one mile north of Old Tybee Road (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling north. Located at the Fort Pulaski National Monument. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Tybee Island GA 31328, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Guarding the Door (here, next to this marker); Freedom Ahead! (here, next to this marker); Sheltering Crown (a few steps from this marker); History of Emancipation: (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Cisterns of the Construction Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The Waving Girl (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Final Resting Place (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tybee Island.

Also see . . . Fort Pulaski National Monument. National Park Service (Submitted on September 28, 2015.)

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, November 28, 2009

2. Quest for Freedom Marker

The marker is at the entrance trail to Fort Pulaski.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.