Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Troop Encampment Site

Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010

1. Troop Encampment Site Marker

Inscription. Company “G” One Hundred Third, Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry, camped on this corner in January and February of 1866.

Erected 2008 by 100 Black Men of Valdosta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Military. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1866.

Location. 30° 49.817′ N, 83° 16.733′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is on West Hill Street (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of North Patterson Street (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nationsbank (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Cotton Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dosta Theater (about 600 feet away); Millhous & Boothe Building (about 600 feet away); Register Bros. Building (about 600 feet away); Ashley Street Market (about 700 feet away); Lowndes County Confederate Monument (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.

Regarding Troop Encampment Site. The 103rd U.S. Colored Infantry was organized at Hilton Head, S. C., March 10,

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1865,. served in garrison and guard duty in Savannah, Valdosta, and other points in Georgia and South Carolina, and was mustered out from April 15 to 20, 1866.

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Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

2. Troop Encampment Site Marker

The marker stands in front of an office building on West Hill Street.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010

3. Troop Encampment Site Marker

Looking east on West Hill Street toward North Patterson Street, US 19.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,173 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.