Confederate Post in 1864 Historical Marker
N 31° 38.408 W 081° 23.685
17R E 462568 N 3500615
Confederate Post in 1864 Historical Marker on US 17/Ga 25 0.2 mile South of South Newport River in South Newport, GA
Waymark Code: WM1QYN
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2007
Views: 18
"Near this spot, Company F of the Third South Carolina Cavalry, Lieut. W. L. Mole commanding was stationed during the summer of 1864. The Company was on Patrol duty, guarding the Coast of McIntosh County.
On the night of August 18th, the post was attacked by Federal Troops coming up the South Newport River. Of Company F, less than 20 men escaped death or capture. Five civilian prisoners were taken also, and the Bridge over the South Newport River was burned.
095-32 Georgia Historical Commission 1957"
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 095-32
Date: 1957
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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