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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20WT_camp-davis-military-instructional-camp-c-s-a_Guyton-GA.html
Camp Davis was one of three Camps of Instruction authorized January 1862, by Governor Joseph B. Brown of Georgia, to enlist, determine fitness for duty, and train for the Confederate States of America Army. Camp Davis opened March 2, 1862, trainin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7RC_shermans-right-wing_Guyton-GA.html
On Dec. 8, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and17th Corps) of Gen. Sherman's army (US),whichhad left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructiveMarch to the Sea, was moving throughEffington County toward Savannah. Hq. RightWing , Maj.Gen. O.O. Howard, USA, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZI_guyton-confederate-general-hospital_Guyton-GA.html
In May 1862 the Confederate Government established a General Hospital in Guyton, Georgia. This hospital was located on a nine acre tract of land between Central Railroad, a determining factor in locating hospitals, and current Georgia Highway 119,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4Z4_pilgrim-missionary-baptist-normal-and-industrial-institute_Guyton-GA.html
The Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Students was established here in 1880 by the Pilgram Missionary Baptist Association. The school was established, organized, funded and staffed by African Americans. The ins…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4Z3_sherman-at-zion-church_Guyton-GA.html
On the night of Dec. 8, 1864, Hq. Military Division of the Mississippi (USA), Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, was established here at Zion Church. Hq. Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps), Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, USA, was at Eden (3 mi. SW). Hq. Left Wing…