The March to the Sea Marker

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Wrightsville in Johnson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The March to the Sea

By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

1. The March to the Sea Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 26, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman's army (USA), which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, crossed the Oconee River at Ball`s Ferry and concentrated at Irwin`s Crossroads, 6 miles SW of Tennille in Washington County. On the 28th, the 15th Corps (Osterhaus) marched SE into Johnson County, stripping the countryside of live stock and provisions enroute.

On the night of Nov. 28th, Adams' brigade of Corse's division, 15th Corps, with Btry. H. 1st Mo. Art'y attached, marching on the extreme right, camped at Wrightsville. Next day, Adams rejoined Corse near Kite.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 83-4.)

Location. 32° 43.778′ N, 82° 43.159′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Georgia, in Johnson County. Marker is on East Elm Street (U.S. 319) near North Marcus Street (State Highway 15), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Located on the south lawn of Courthouse in Wrightsville. Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville GA 31096, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Confederate Memorial (here, next to this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); Colby Smith (approx. 8.3 miles away); Claxton Historic Burial Site (approx. 11 miles away); Riddleville (approx. 12.7 miles away); Historic Highways (approx. 13 miles away).