Named For General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder and first governor of Georgia In History The city is located on the former site of the U.S. Army Post at Fort Oglethorpe (1902-1946). The "Fighting Sixth" Calvary was station here from 1919-1942. After World War II, it was too small to remain open and was sold to private investors. It was incorporated as the city of Fort Oglethorpe in 1949 Most People Don't Know A prisoner of war camp was located near Fort Oglethorpe during World War  I and housed some 4,000 Germans and others in relative comfort from 1917 until 1920 Notable Buildings Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the officers' homes, band barrack, and guardhouse arranged around a polo field on Barnhardt Circle preserve the military heritage that was transformed for civilian use Don't Miss The 6th Calvary Museum Nearby Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park