3rd GA Regiment Confederate Veterans Reunion Memorial Obelisk - Union Point, GA
N 33° 36.766 W 083° 04.394
17S E 307660 N 3721148
Located along the highway in this small town is an obelisk commemorating the site of the first reunion of Confederate Veterans. The survivors of the 3rd Georgia Regiment met here in 1874.
Waymark Code: WM91NX
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
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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
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