The Georgia Hussars
Organized 13 February 1736
This troop of Mounted Rangers was raised by General Oglethorpe to patrol and protect the Colony of
Georgia from the Spaniards and Indians. It fought at Bloody Marsh in 1742 and at the Siege of Savannah
in 1779. Its record during The War 1861-1865 is unsurpassed as was its service in Mexico, World War I,
World War II and Korea. It remained Horse Cavalry until October 1940. From Colonial times to Vietnam,
Hussars have represented Savannah in all our Wars. It is still an active unit in the Georgia Army
National Guard.
Marker is on East Bay Street near Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
