Bushnell Monument at City Cemetery

Location

440 N. Norwood St.
Warrenton GA 30828

Rates

  • Admission: $0.00

Hours of Operation

  • Monday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Tuesday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Wednesday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Thursday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Friday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Saturday : 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sunday : 12:00am - 12:00am
Depicting the exterior of the Turtle
Scene from the Dedication Ceremony June 28, 2014
Scene from Dedication Ceremony June 28, 2014
Depicting the Turtle Submarine

The monument, located in the center of City Cemetery in Warrenton, Ga., is dedicated by the Atlanta Chapter SAR in memory of Captain Bushnell who settled in Georgia following the Revolutionary War where he served the community of Warrenton for 14 years under the name Dr. David Bush. During the War, patriot Bushnell became famous for inventing the first warfare submarine, The Turtle, a one-man "underwater machine." His invention included a creation of the propeller, use of the first underwater explosives and use of water as ballast in a ship.

The monument itself provides interior and exterior views of The Turtle and a biography of Bushnell who collaborated with such founding fathers as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Abraham Baldwin. It was beautifully designed and crafted by Ron Clamp of Pelion, South Carolina.

Amenities
Suitable for Ages
  • All Ages
General Information
  • Free Admission
  • Open Year 'Round
Facility Amenities
  • Self-guided Tours
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