Historical Marker

On Washington's Guard

At Three Forks Baptist Church, Hammonsville, KY 357 · Hammonsville · Hart

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Sergeant Joseph Timberlake, born in Va., 1752; buried here, 1841. Revolutionary soldier. One of the members of General Washington's bodyguard. All were chosen as being "sober, young, active and well built, men of good character that possess pride of appearing soldier like, those having family connection in this country, and men of some property.

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Location

AddressAt Three Forks Baptist Church, Hammonsville, KY 357
CityHammonsville
CountyHart

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