Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
James Screven and Daniel Stewart
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
1. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Sacred to the
Memory of
Brigadier General
James Screven
who fell, covered with wounds, at
Sunbury, near this spot, on the 22nd
day of November, 1778. He died
on the 24th day of November, 1778,
from the effects of his wounds.
[South Face]:
Sacred to the
Memory of
Brigadier General
Daniel Stewart
A gallant soldier in the
Revolution and an Officer
Brevetted for bravery in
the Indian Wars
[A dedication plaque is on the east face]:
Reared by The Congress of the United States as a nation's tribute to Brigadier Generals James Screven and Daniel Stewart
Erected by The Congress of the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1778.
Location. 31° 48.352′ N, 81° 25.866′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. It can be reached from the intersection of N Coastal Hwy (U.S. 17) and Martin St.. Marker is across from Midway Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 672 N Coastal Hwy, Midway GA 31320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brigadier General James Screven (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Daniel Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Mr. John Osgood (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sunbury Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilpatrick and Mower at Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Ball (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
Also see . . .
1. James Screven Ambushed!. Journal of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on November 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. General Daniel Stewart. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
3. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
4. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
5. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
6. James Screven and Daniel Stewart Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,822 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
