West Point in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Tyler Cemetery

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Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

1. Fort Tyler Cemetery Marker

The name of Capt. C. Gonzalez is spelled incorrectly on the marker.

Inscription. One hundred feet east in brick walled enclosure are buried 76 brave men, Confederate and Federal, Killed or died of wounds in the siege of Fort Tyler.

This engagement occurred April 16,1865, a whole week after the surrender of General Lee [CS] at Appomattox. Only 19 of these graves are marked with names or initials.

In the northeast corner are buried General R. C. Tyler and Captain Gonzales who were killed while commanding the [CS] forces defending Fort Tyler against great odds.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 141-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1777.

Location. 32° 52.664′ N, 85° 10.423′ W. Marker is in West Point, Georgia, in Troup County. Marker is at the intersection of West Point Road (U.S. 29) and East 11th Street, on the left when traveling south on West Point Road. The marker stands at the southwest corner of the Pinewood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point GA 31833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Robert C. Tyler, C.S.A. (here, next to this marker); Tenth Street School

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); "Daughters of the Confederacy" (approx. half a mile away); Battle of West Point (approx. half a mile away); More Enduring Than Marble (approx. ¾ mile away); Fort Tyler (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Fort Tyler (approx. ¾ mile away); Lanier High School (approx. 1.6 miles away in Alabama). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

2. Fort Tyler Cemetery Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

3. Fort Tyler Cemetery Marker

The marker and a marker for Gen. Robert C. Tyler, C.S.A. stand together at Pinewood Cemetery.

Fort Tyler Confederate Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

4. Fort Tyler Confederate Cemetery

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

5. Fort Tyler Confederate Cemetery

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

6. Fort Tyler Confederate Cemetery

This monument reads: In this plot are buried 64 unknown Confederate soldiers killed in battle or died hospitals here 1863 1865

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

7. Fort Tyler Confederate Cemetery

General Tyler and Captain Gonzalez are buried in the brick mausoleum at the rear by the wall.

The Grave of Gen. Robert C. Tyler and Capt. C. Gonzalez image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 18, 2010

8. The Grave of Gen. Robert C. Tyler and Capt. C. Gonzalez

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.