Barnesville in Lamar County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Federals at Barnesville
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009
1. Federals at Barnesville Marker
Inscription.
Federals at Barnesville. . As Wilson’s Federal Cavalry moved toward Macon, near this spot on Wednesday, April 19, 1865, some of them attacked a small Confederate force, “The Dixie Rangers.” Greatly outnumbered, “The Rangers” fought with gallantry, gradually withdrawing from the field. A detachment from the Federal 4th Indiana Cavalry captured the flag of “The Rangers” in this skirmish. Federal soldiers were again in Barnesville on May 5, 1865, when troops from the First Division, Wilson’s Federal Cavalry, in pursuit of Jefferson Davis, camped here that night.
As Wilson’s Federal Cavalry moved toward Macon, near this spot on Wednesday, April 19, 1865, some of them attacked a small Confederate force, “The Dixie Rangers.” Greatly outnumbered, “The Rangers” fought with gallantry, gradually withdrawing from the field. A detachment from the Federal 4th Indiana Cavalry captured the flag of “The Rangers” in this skirmish. Federal soldiers were again in Barnesville on May 5, 1865, when troops from the First Division, Wilson’s Federal Cavalry, in pursuit of Jefferson Davis, camped here that night.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 085-3.)
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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1732.
Location. 33° 3.784′ N, 84° 9.891′ W. Marker is in Barnesville, Georgia, in Lamar County. Marker is at the intersection of Grove Street and Akins Street, on the left when traveling west on Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barnesville GA 30204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
