Historical Marker

British Headquarters

Newington · Screven County · Erected 1953

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The Story

Near Hudson's Ferry, Gen. Augustine Prevost made his headquarters with British regulars in early 1779, building redoubts to direct the conquest of Georgia. From here came the march that encircled Gen. Ashe's army at Brier Creek.

About this site

British Headquarters is a historical marker in Newington, Screven County, erected in 1953. It is one of 27 historical markers documented in Screven County, among 107 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.5889, -81.5031 near Newington. The nearest cataloged historic site is West Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include North Newington Baptist Church, Ogeechee Branch Cemetery, and Cypress Pond Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.5889, -81.5031 · Newington, Screven County

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