Kingston in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Woolley's Bridge
May 19, McPherson's Army of the Tenn. (15th & 16th Corps) [US] arched from Barnsley's and camped on the Woolley Plantation. This right wing of Sherman's advance, Kingston to Dallas, -- crossed the river, May 23d.
October 11, while encamped on the Woolley Plantation, the Ohio soldiers of the 23d [US] Corps, voted in a State Election.
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 34° 14.278′ N, 84° 59.422′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingston Highway (Georgia Route 293) and Roberson Road, on the left when traveling west on Kingston Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Federal Army at Kingston (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hardee's Corps at Kingston (approx. 2.2 miles away); Spring Bank (approx. 2.2 miles away); House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Andrews Raiders at Kingston (approx. 2˝ miles away); Rome Railroad (approx. 2˝ miles away); Melvinia Shields (approx. 2˝ miles away); Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Regarding Woolley's Bridge. The bridge is no longer standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,729 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.