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Tory Pond, 100 yards from this marker, is the spot where a band of Tories were hanged for the murder of Colonel John Dooly, in 1780, while he slept in his home, located some 3/4 mile to the east.
Previously, a number from this band had escaped across Broad River, were captured and executed at the cabin of Nancy Hart in Elbert County.
Located on US US 378/GA 43, 5.7 miles east of Lincolnton, Georgia
GHM 090-5, 1957
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