Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S. Marshal Robert Forsyth
( 1754-1794 )
Erected 2008 by The Georgia Historical Society and the United States Marshals Service Association. (Marker Number 121-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1825.
Location. 33° 28.565′ N, 81° 57.649′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on Washington Street near Reynolds Street. At St. Paul's Church rear parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington's Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Five Indian Nations (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Augusta (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colonial Church of Augusta (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Augusta ~ Fort Cornwallis / St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William Few, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major Ferdinand Phinizy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Also see . . . U.S. Marshals Information:. Since the death of Marshal Forsyth, over 200 federal Marshals, Deputy Marshals, Special Deputy Marshals and Marshals guards have given their lives in service to their nation. We honor their memory and their sacrifice. (Submitted on August 12, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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