Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
1st Georgia Cavalry
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
1. 1st Georgia Cavalry Marker
Georgia.
1st Cavalry.
Capt. J.J Morrison.
Davidson's Brigade.
Pegram's Division.
11 A.M., Sept. 20, 1863.
Erected 1898 by the State of Georgia. (Marker Number MT-1277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1739.
Location. 34° 57.156′ N, 85° 15.607′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It is on Old Lafayette Road north of Gilbert Drive, on the right when traveling south. This historic marker is located in front of a residence on Old Lafayette Road, and this road runs just west and parallel to the new Lafayette Road for two blocks, just south of Battlefield Parkway (State Route 2). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1947 Old Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Forrest's (Cavalry) Corps. (a few steps from this marker); Forrest's Pursuit (a few steps from this marker); Reserve Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); First Firing on Chickamauga Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); 6th Georgia Cavalry (within
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “A rock-faced, peaked-top granite slab, 4'6" wide x 6' high x 1'8" thick, that carries an inscription, with a horseshoe carved in relief above it. Marks unit's position on September 20, 1863, at 11:00 a.m.”
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
2. 1st Georgia Cavalry Marker
View of the historic marker on the residential property at 1947 Old Lafayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
3. 1st Georgia Cavalry Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along Old Lafayette Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
