Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 7, 2012

1. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker

Inscription. One of two native Georgians who served as generals in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, Montgomery C. Meigs was born here on May 3, 1816, grandson of a University of Georgia president. After graduating from West Point, he oversaw construction of some of Washington D.C.'s greatest engineering feats, including the U.S. Capitol dome. Meigs became Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army in 1861, coordinating the massive supply effort throughout the Civil War, and continuing in that position until he retired in 1882. His organizational genius created an efficient war machine that helped defeat the Confederacy. In 1864, Meigs ordered that Arlington, the confiscated plantation of Robert E. Lee's wife, be used for military burials, creating the nation's premier national cemetery. Meigs was buried there when he died Jan. 2, 1892.

Erected 2012 by Georgia Historical Society, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Battlefields Association, and Historic Augusta, Inc. for the Civil War 150 Commemoration. (Marker Number 121-17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1944.

Location. 33° 28.45′

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N, 81° 57.783′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 1) and Seventh Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 662 Broad Street, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Untitled (Georgia Railroad and Banking Company) (within shouting distance of this marker); Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Site in Journalism (about 400 feet away); Augusta Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); The Rotary Club of Augusta (about 600 feet away); Major Ferdinand Phinizy (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church (about 600 feet away); Colonel William Few, Jr. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 7, 2012

2. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker

Major-General Montgomery C. Meigs image. Click for full size.

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3. Major-General Montgomery C. Meigs

Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

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4. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Augusta (Georgia) street scene: waiting for the dedication ceremony to begin. The (covered) marker is at the far left.

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5. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO, Georgia Historical Society, welcomed attendees and introduced guests.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 7, 2012

6. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Mr. Fred Russell, City Administrator for Augusta-Richmond County, welcomed attendees to Augusta.

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7. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Mr. Wyck Knox, Jr., a member of the Board of Curators of the Georgia Historical Society, introducte the Keynote Speaker.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 7, 2012

8. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

General Montgomery C. Meigs, USA (Ret.), President and CEO, Business Executives for National Security, gave the Keynote Address. General Meigs is the great-great-great-grandnephew of General Meigs, the subject of the marker. General Meigs is a West Point graduate who received a PhD from the University of Wisconsin. The rank of General (or four-star general or full general) is the highest rank normally achievable in the U.S. Army. There have been only 220 four-star generals in the history of the U.S. Army.

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9. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Dr. Groce presented Gen. Meigs with a copy of Elizabeth Brown Prior's book, Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters.

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10. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

Mr. Charles Crawford, President of the Georgia Battlefields Association (at right), spoke for the unveiling of the marker.

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11. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

The marker was unveiled by Gen. Meigs, Mr. Knox, Mr. Russell, and Dr. Groce as Mr. Crawford looked on.

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12. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

The marker dedicated and unveiled.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 7, 2012

13. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. Marker Dedication

The Fort Gordon Color Guard prepares to retire the colors at the conclusion of the dedication.

Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. at Arlington National Cemetery, as mentioned. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 16, 2011

14. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, U.S.A. at Arlington National Cemetery, as mentioned.

Meigs died in 1892, and was buried in Section One of Arlington Cemetery, less than one hundred feet from Mrs. Lee's rose garden. Plot: Section 1, Lot 1, Grid N-32.5

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on December 16, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 14. submitted on December 16, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.