THE LIFE OF “THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN NAVY.”

JOHN PAUL JONES BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM

John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum and Visitor Centre is located on the Arbigland Estate near Kirkbean in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

The cottage is where John Paul Jones, hero of the American Revolutionary War and Founder of the United States Navy, was born in 1747 in the Gardener’s cottage, the son of John Paul and Jean Duff

“If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery. I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm’s way.” – John Paul Jones

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