On October 20th, 2001, the dedication of Ft. Norton took place at 10:30 AM at the civic center in Rome, GA. Situated on the highest hill in Rome, Ft Norton was one of 7 forts that defended the city during the War of Northern Aggression. Gilbert Smith, a member of SCV Camp 469 in Rome, set about in 1991 to assure that the fort was preserved, protected and eventually restored to its original glory.
This page is dedicated to Gilbert Smith
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The Georgia 8th Regiment Band performed during the dedication of the 'Major Gilbert Smith Trail' at Ft Norton |
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Along with a number of local dignitaries, the Cherokee Artillery was present and impressed the crowd |
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Dorothy Smith being presented the commemorative sash by SCV Camp 469 Commander Buddy Autry on behalf of her late husband, Gilbert Smith |
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Finishing touches being applied to the SCV Camp 469 float just before the start of the Rome Heritage Holidays parade later that afternoon |
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Past Lt Commanders, as well as reenactors, marched down Broad St, accompanied by cheering crowds along the entire route |
