Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Grierson
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. Fort Grierson Marker
Approximate location of Ft. Grierson, named after British Lt. Col. James Grierson, who commanded a temporary stronghold at this place during occupation of Augusta by the British under Col. Brown from May, 1780, to June, 1781. After a rendezvous between Richard Henry (Light Horse Harry) Lee, approaching from Sand Bar Ferry with General Elijah Clarke, and General Andrew Pickens, approaching from the North and West, the fort was invested and, after vigorous attack, Grierson attempted to escape with his garrison under protection of the river bank to Fort Cornwallis (site of present St. Paul`s Church). Few escaped; Grierson was captured and while a prisoner, was shot by an unknown Georgia rifleman.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 121-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.
Location. 33° 28.727′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ware High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Springfield Baptist Church Birthplace of Morehouse College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); LaFayette Visits Augusta (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paine College Founding Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jessye Norman (approx. ¼ mile away); American Gold Star Mothers Tribute (approx. ¼ mile away); Woodmen of the World Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Woodmen Of The World Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
2. Fort Grierson Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Fort Grierson Marker at Firehouse No. 3
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
4. Fort Grierson Marker, seen from Reynolds Street, traveling east
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,175 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
