Americus in Sumter County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
1. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Here rest 129 Confederate soldiers -- 45 of them “Unknown” -- all of whom died in Confederate hospitals in Americus. These men served in the Army of Tennessee. Some were with Gen. Jubal Early in the Washington, D.C. raid in July, 1864. Others were sent here from Andersonville, suffering and dying from the same diseases that beset Federal prisoners there. Mortality among the prison guards was as high as among the prisoners. Gallant women of the vicinity aided in the care of these men -- all of whom gave their lives for the Confederacy.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 129-4.)
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 month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 32° 4.205′ N, 84° 13.335′ W. Marker is in Americus, Georgia, in Sumter County. Marker is on East Church Street, 0.1 miles east of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in Oak Grove Cemetery, on the extension of East Church Street into the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Americus GA 31709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rees Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Speaker Crisp
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Also see . . . Oak Grove Cemetery, Americus,Georgia. Civil War Talk website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By James L.Whitman, May 14, 2023
2. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
3. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
4. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
5. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
6. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 24, 2011
7. Confederate Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
