Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Savannah Volunteer Guards
Organized 1802
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
1. Savannah Volunteer Guards Marker
As infantry the Corps fought in the War of 1812, Indian Wars and as a battalion in 1861, serving with distinction in defense of Savannah and Charleston. In the spring of 1864 joined Lee's Army at Petersburg. On April 3, 1865 serving in the rear guard on the retreat to Appomattox having been reduced to 85 men, 23 were killed, 35 wounded and remainder captured. Reorganized in 1872. Served as infantry battalion in the Spanish-American War, as a battalion of the 61 C.A.C in WW-I, and as 118th F.A. Battalion in WW-II where they were awarded 5 Battle Stars. Reorganized after WW-II and is now an active unit in the Georgia National Guard. This armory erected in 1892.
Erected by Savannah Volunteer Guards.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1763.
Location. 32° 4.387′ N, 81° 5.642′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. Marker is on Bull Street, on the left when traveling south. Near Madison Square, Armory is now part of Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). 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. Poetter Hall (here, next to this marker); Ogeechee Road
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
2. Savannah Volunteer Guards Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 2008
3. Savannah Volunteer Guards Armory (formerly)
Romanesque red brick with up-ended cannon flanking the entrance, built as the Savannah Volunteer Guards Armory. Just a bit south of Madison Square, on Bull Street, is the first building that SCAD acquired, designed in 1893 by William Gibbons Preston. Combined here are red brick and beautifully molded terra cotta, a favorite combination in this period.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009
4. Savannah Volunteer Guards Cannon close-up
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,917 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
