3rd GA Regiment Confederate Veterans Reunion Memorial Obelisk - Union Point, GA - Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Commemorating the site of the First Regimental Reunion of Confederate Veterans.

Surviors of the 3rd Georgia Regiment met at the Union Point Fair Grounds
July 30-31, 1874
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The Third Georgia Infantry was organized in late April, 1861. In the spring of 1862, the Third Georgia Infantry returned to Virginia and joined the Army of Northern Virginia. It served in that way for the remainder of the war. The Third Georgia participated in more than fifty engagements during its career.

An examination of the paroles granted at Appomattox Court House shows that the Third Georgia Infantry surrendered more than two hundred thirty-five officers and enlisted men. The Third Georgia was one of the largest units to lay down arms at Appomattox Court House

A list of battles is found in the text, along with more information and links at
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