Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Georgia Hussars

Organized 13 February 1736

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 2008

1. The Georgia Hussars Marker

Inscription.
This troop of Mounted Rangers was raised by General 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 1861-1865 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 1968 by Factors Walk Military Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.

Location. 32° 4.812′ N, 81° 5.273′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. Marker is on East Bay Street near Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in the park at Bay and Lincoln Streets, Savannah. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Savannah Marine Korean War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah, Birthplace of Prince Hall Masonry in Georgia

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Salzburger Monument of Reconciliation (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah's Wharves (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christmas in Savannah 1864 (about 300 feet away); Shipping in the Port of Savannah (about 300 feet away); Savannah's Cobblestones (about 400 feet away); Savannah's Irish and Robert Emmet Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 11, 2011

2. The Georgia Hussars Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005

3. The Georgia Hussars Marker

"Lafayette in Georgia" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By New Georgia Encyclopedia

4. "Lafayette in Georgia"

In this painting, Lafayette is portrayed reviewing the Georgia Hussars, the Chatham Artillery, and the Savannah Volunteer Guards from the balcony of the Owens-Thomas House in Savannah during his 1825 visit to the state. ....New Georgia Encyclopedia

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

5. The Georgia Hussars Marker

The Georgia Hussars Marker along Bay Street in Savannah image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

6. The Georgia Hussars Marker along Bay Street in Savannah

The Georgia Hussars Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, April 21, 2005

7. The Georgia Hussars Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,052 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.