Pooler in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sherman at Pooler
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2008
1. Sherman at Pooler Marker
Inscription.
Sherman at Pooler. . On Dec. 9, 1864, troops of Mower's division, 17th Corps, of Gen. Sherman's army (U.S.) , which was closing in on Savannah, advanced to Pooler after suffering losses through the day from artillery mounted on a RR flat car, torpedoes planted on the roads, and the stubborn resistance of the Confederate infantry. By evening Pooler had been seized and a strong line had been established astride the RR, on the road passing by the depot. An advance line was constructed about 300 yards farther east., That night, Gen. Sherman and Gen. Blair (17th Corps) established headquarters in Pooler, about 300 yards west of the depot, the former on the north side of the road.
On Dec. 9, 1864, troops of Mower's division, 17th Corps, of Gen. Sherman's army (U.S.) , which was closing in on Savannah, advanced to Pooler after suffering losses through the day from artillery mounted on a RR flat car, torpedoes planted on the roads, and the stubborn resistance of the Confederate infantry. By evening Pooler had been seized and a strong line had been established astride the RR, on the road passing by the depot. An advance line was constructed about 300 yards farther east.
That night, Gen. Sherman and Gen. Blair (17th Corps) established headquarters in Pooler, about 300 yards west of the depot, the former on the north side of the road.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-70.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Sherman’s March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1849.
Location. 32° 6.963′ N, 81° 14.959′ W. Marker is in Pooler, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker is on U.S. 80 near Rogers Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pooler GA 31322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ol' Buddy (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Crew Of Sky Queen
3. Sherman at Pooler Caboose marks where onetime railroad line ran through Pooler
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,999 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
