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4 Patriot Grave Marker Dedication – Elberton, GA – 10:00 AM
November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Samuel Elbert Chapter of the Georgia Society SAR is hosting Grave Marking Ceremonies for Patriots,
Patriot Private Thomas Carter on Henry Moon Rd. Elberton, Ga. DOB 1750 – DOD 1811 – GPS: 34.16191/82.89371
Patriot Private Colonel John Cunningham near Coldwater Rd. and Double Bridges Rd. Elberton, Ga DOB 1750 – Dec. 3 1829 -GPS: 34.227261/-82.82433
Patriot Captain Moses Hunt Lonesome Dove Rd. Elberton, Ga DOB Jun 18 1760 – DOD 1842 – GPS: 34.251358/-82.836834
Patriot Lieutenant John Johnston 1884 Coldwater Rd. Elberton, Ga DOB Dec 22, 1763 – DOD Nov. 14, 1817 – GPS: 34.22477/-82.83081
Ceremonies to be held for all 4 at 1884 Coldwater Rd. Elberton, Ga 30635
Due to the accessibility of Carter, Hunt and Cunningham we will place the Patriot markers for these, photo the markers and unveil these at the appropriate time in the ceremony.
Location: 1884 Coldwater Rd. Elberton, Ga 30635 GPS 34.22496, -82.83318
Date and Time: November 8 , 2025 10:00 AM
Please contact Russell B. Terrell at rbterrell58@gmail.com, if you plan to present a wreath for your organization.
UPDATE:
Information to the property where the Ceremonies will be held. 1884 Coldwater Rd. Elberton, Ga 30635. Note: Correct GPS is N 34.22496 / W -82.83318 . If you use 1884 Coldwater Rd. in your maps you will be approx. 2/10 mile SE of the parking. You will need to park on the side of the road. There is limited parking on the owner’s property. We do have to use the property owner’s driveway.
Directions from Downtown Elberton: (Intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 77 go North 3.2 Miles turn right on HWY 368 (Lake RB Russell State Park Sign)(SAR sign). In 2.4 miles bear left on Double Branches Rd (SAR sign). In 2.9 miles turn left on Coldwater Rd (SAR sign).
Directions from Hartwell (Benson St & East Howell St. turn right (south) at City Hall on Benson St./Hwy 77. Go 6.8 Miles turn left on Coldwater Rd. (SAR sign) go by the Dollar General. Drive 4.8 miles the grave marking parking is approx. 6/10 miles past Coldwater United Methodist Church.