Lord Thomas Howard, Earl of Effingham
The City and County
of Effingham
erect and dedicate
this monument to the
memory of
Lord Thomas Howard
Earl of Effingham
who with courage and loyalty
to his principles
of freedom and justice
resigned his commission as
deputy marshal of
His Majesty George III
of England
rather than draw his sword
against the American Colonies
in their struggle for
independence
Bicentennial Year
1776 - July 4 - 1976
Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 3rd Street (U.S. 45), on the left when traveling west on Washington Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
