Sons of the American Revolution host dedication

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The Georgia Sons of the American Revolution hosted the dedication of a historical marker honoring those involved in the Battle of Vann's Creek-Cherokee Ford that occurred on February 11, 1779. The marker is placed in Richard B. Russell State Park at the beach area where the battle took place.

One of the many ceremonial wreaths that adorned the area surrounding the monument.

Old school buckle shoes as worn by a member of the S.A.R.

A member of the Sons of the American Revolution pays his respects during the ceremony.

Sons of the American Revolution Colonel Elijah Clarke Militia fire during the Musket Salute.

The marker was placed in Richard B. Russell State Park at the beach area where the battle took place. Elbert County Commission Chairman Tommy Lyon unvails the monument.

First Vice Regent, Augustin Clayton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lynn Dorney smiles during the ceremony.

Guest speaker Steven Rauch, Command Historian, Fort Gordon, addresses the crowd with his speech, "A Forgotten Fight No Longer: The Battle at Vann's Creek, Georgia, February 11, 1779,"

A crowd was on hand for the ceremony as seen beyond the foreground of wreaths.

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The Georgia Sons of the American Revolution hosted the dedication of a historical marker honoring those involved in the Battle of Vann's Creek-Cherokee Ford that occurred on February 11, 1779. Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard member, Dennis Wolfe, raises a flag during the ceremony.

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