Georgia 1st Cavalry

C.S.A.

Georgia.

1st Cavalry.

Capt. J.J Morrison.

Davidson's Brigade.

Pegram's Division.

11 A.M., Sept. 20, 1863.

Marker is on Old Lafayette Road north of Gilbert Drive, on the right when traveling south.

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Stockbridge Civil War Monument

[ south side ]

To

Her Sons

Beloved and Honored

Who Died for Their Country

In the Great War

Of the Rebellion

Stockbridge

In Grateful Remembrance

Has Raised This Monument

A.D. 1866

[ north side ]

To

Bravery

And

Patriotism

[ east side ]

2 Mass. Inf.

Maj. William E. Sedgwick Adj. General. G.A.C.

Joseph Rathbun.

Michael Mulany.

Thomas Dailey.

John Dier.

William ...

Flankers Road

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