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Chatham County Historical Markers
The Georgia Hussars
- Source: Ed Jackson
- Marker: The Georgia Hussars
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THE GEORGIA HUSSARS
Organized 13 February 1736
This Troop of Mounted Rangers was raised
by Gen. Oglethorpe to patrol and protect the
Colony of Georgia from the Spaniards and
Indians. It fought at Bloody Marsh in 1742
and at the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Its
record during The War 1861-65 is unsurpassed
as was its service in Mexico, World War I,
World War II and Korea. It remained Horse
Cavalry until October 1940. From Colonial
times to Vietnam Hussars have represented
Savannah in all our wars. It is still an active
unit in the Georgia Army National Guard.
ERECTED BY FACTORS WALK MILITARY COMMISSION
13 FEBRUARY 1968
The 3rd Wisconsin and the 107th New York
Regiments, having been detailed for provost
duty, encamped on this square, November 22-25,
- The State Arsenal on the north side of
the square was burned. The magazine, which
stood on the opposite side, was destroyed
with explosives. Considerable damage was
wrought to the churches and the Statehouse.
The State Library was plundered and books
were destroyed. Otherwise, little permanent
damage was done to Milledgeville’s houses
and public buildings.
005-16 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1956