Birthplace of a Confederate Hero
William Overby was born on this site in the 1840´s. He enlisted May 31, 1861, in Co. A, 7th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. Later served with the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, Mosby´s Rangers and participated in many raids that harassed the enemy.
On Friday, Sept. 23, 1864, Overby and five other Rangers were Captured at Front Royal, Va. Overby was offered his freedom if he would reveal the hiding place of Mosby´s Rangers. This he refused to do, so he was hanged without a trial. He "lay down his life for his friends".
GHM 038-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.