Children of American Revolution monument dedication set for Saturday in Elizabethton

Children of American Revolution monument dedication set for Saturday in Elizabethton

At just 18 years old, Ivan Daniels of Limestone is making history locally. After years of research and fundraising, he has created the first monument in the nation dedicated to the child soldiers of the American Revolution — those under age 16 who fought, suffered and sacrificed alongside their older brothers and fathers. The 10-foot granite monument was recently placed at Mack and Nancy Cooke Park across from Sycamore Shoals State Park. The mon…