Republican Blues
During the early months of the Civil War,
Fort Jackson's Garrison was composed
of local militia units which served rotating
tours of duty at the fort. One of these
units was the Republican Blues commanded
by John Wayne Anderson.
The Blues were first organized in 1808 and
had previously served at Fort Jackson
during the War of 1812. The Blues, typical
of Savannah's old military units, were a
fraternal social organization as well as a
well trained military unit. Their Civil War
service at Fort Jackson began when they
were transferred from nearby Wassau Island
on November 12, 1861. Their tour of duty
at Fort Jackson ended on August 20, 1862.
We are very near fixed and it is the first time
I ever saw the Blues satisfied. They are willing to stay in these quarters.
Quote commenting on Fort
Jackson from the diary of Lt. William D. Dixon, Republican Blues.
Marker is on Fort Jackson Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
