Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alfred Holt Colquitt
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
1. Alfred Holt Colquitt Marker
Governor of Georgia (1877-1882), U.S. Congressman (1853-1855), U.S. Senator (1883-1894), Major U.S. Army in the Mexican War, Brigadier-General in the Confederate Army, Alfred Holt Colquitt is buried here. Born in Walton County, Georgia, April 20, 1824, he died in Washington, D.C., March 26, 1894. In the Confederate Army he served first as Colonel of the famous 6th Ga. Regiment of Infantry. On September 1, 1862, he was appointed Brigadier-General.
Until May 1863 he was commander of Colquitt’s Brigade with the Army of Northern Virginia. He served in the defense of Charleston, 1863-1864. He earned the name, “The Rock of South Mountain,” when his brigade withstood several attacks by Federals, September 14, 1862, at South Mountain, Maryland. On February 20, 1864, he commanded at Olustee, Florida, where he won a great victory, saved Florida for the Confederacy and was called “The Hero of Olustee.” He helped Gen. Beauregard stop the advance of Gen. Grant at Petersburg, June-July, 1864, in one of the “miracles” of the war. He commanded at Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865, but failed to reach the fort. He surrendered with Gen. Johnston, May 1, 1865. He served the Nation and the Confederacy with honor and distinction.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 011-10.)
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1865.
Location. 32° 50.947′ N, 83° 38.019′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Riverside Drive (U.S. 23) and Jones Street. The marker is in Rose Hill Cemetery, in the rear section near the Ocmulgee River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1071 Riverside Drive, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Basil Lamar (within shouting distance of this marker); General Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oak Ridge Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Unknown, But Not Forgotten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial Day in Macon (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Oak Ridge Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Oak Ridge Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
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Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
2. Alfred Holt Colquitt Marker and Grave
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
3. Alfred Holt Colquitt Marker and Grave
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
