Sherman's Right Wing 015-11 - Ellabell, GA
N 32° 10.003 W 081° 29.359
17S E 453864 N 3559020
The Sherman's Right Wing Historical Marker is located at the corner of US-280 and Black Creek Church Rd in Ellabell, GA. The 15th Corps of the Union Army which made up Sherman's Right Wing on his March to the Sea.
Waymark Code: WM3ECG
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2008
Views: 19
The marker reads:
"On Dec. 6, 1864, the 15th Corps, the extreme right of Gen. Sherman's army on its destructive March to the Sea, camped near Jenk's Bridge on on Great Ogeechee River, east of Blitchton. On the 7th, Oliver's brigade was sent in advance of Hazen's division to seize the bridge over Canoochee River east of Bryan Court House (Clyde). Beginning at Black Creek, his advance was resisted by Confederate cavalry. After continual skirmishing, Oliver's superior force reached the bridge only to find it in flames and the crossing strongly defended. Unable to advance, he returned to Bryan Court House to await Hazen's arrival.
015-11 Georgia Historical Commission 1959"
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 015-11
Date: 1959
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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