| January 1, 1745 |
Anthony Wayne born, Paoli, Pennsylvania |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
| January 19, 1782 |
Continental General Anthony Wayne arrives in Georgia, crossing the Savannah River on horseback with orders to rid the state of the British in spite of being outnumbered 2 or 3 to 1. |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| January 25, 1782 |
General Wayne outwits a larger British force near Ebenezer
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| January 28, 1782 |
General Wayne captures provisions intended for British Savannah from an outpost on the Altamaha
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| June 23, 1782 |
General "Mad" Anthony Wayne intercepts a large force of Creek Indians attempting to relieve the British in Savannah. Unknown to General Wayne, he kills Creek Chief Emistesigo (leader of the tribe).
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Creek Indians |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| July 10, 1782 |
British evacuate Savannah after successful campaign by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| March 5, 1792 |
General Anthony Wayne is made commander of the Legion of the United States. |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
| August 20, 1794 |
Battle of Fallen Timbers. U. S. troops under General Anthony Wayne defeat the Miami Confederacy |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
| December 15, 1796 |
Anthony Wayne dies on a return trip to Philadelphia. |
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
| May 11, 1803 |
Wayne County created
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'Mad' Anthony Wayne |
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Creation of Georgia Counties
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Wayne County, Georgia |
