1st Brigade Georgia Militia

1st Brigade Georgia Militia
Active	1775-1783
Country	United Colonies of America
Allegiance	Georgia
Branch	Continental Army
Type	Militia
Role	Infantry
Size	Brigade
Engagements	American Revolutionary War Siege of Savannah Siege of Augusta Battle of Cowpens

The 1st Brigade Georgia Militia was a section of the Georgia Militia, and to a larger extent the Continental Army, during the American Revolutionary War. It typically comprised two or more regiments. ^[1] The unit was disbanded in 1783 after the war ended. ^[2]

Elements of the Brigade participated in the failed defense of Fort McIntosh. ^[3]

Notable members

• James Jackson served in the Brigade and would later go on to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and serve as the state's Governor. ^[4]

References

1. "Georgia Continental Line Units – The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia". gasocietyofthecincinnati.org. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
2. "Georgia Regiments in the Continental Army". American Revolutionary War. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
3. "A Visitor's Guide to Accessing Georgia's Coastal Resources" (PDF). NOAA. The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
4. "James Jackson letters". exploreuk.uky.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-22.

See also

• Georgia Line
• List of United States militia units in the American Revolutionary War