Near Gray in Jones County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cavalry Skirmish
Photographed By David Seibert, November 7, 2009
1. The Cavalry Skirmish Marker
Inscription.
The Cavalry Skirmish. . On the night of Nov. 21, 1864, Murray’s brigade of Kilpatrick’s cavalry [US], which during the day had burned buildings and destroyed railways facilities in Griswoldville, camped on the E fork of Little Sandy Creek, ½ miles NE. At dawn, Murray’s pickets were driven in by Wheeler’s cavalry [CS], which was met by the 9th Pennsylvania and 5th Kentucky cavalry. Fighting developed in the fields to the NE until mid-morning when Walcutt’s brigade [US] arrived, enabling Murray to drive Wheeler through Griswoldville and reoccupy the town. About noon, they were forced to retire by the advance of the 1st Division, Georgia Militia, from Macon.
On the night of Nov. 21, 1864, Murray’s brigade of Kilpatrick’s cavalry [US], which during the day had burned buildings and destroyed railways facilities in Griswoldville, camped on the E fork of Little Sandy Creek, ½ miles NE. At dawn, Murray’s pickets were driven in by Wheeler’s cavalry [CS], which was met by the 9th Pennsylvania and 5th Kentucky cavalry. Fighting developed in the fields to the NE until mid-morning when Walcutt’s brigade [US] arrived, enabling Murray to drive Wheeler through Griswoldville and reoccupy the town. About noon, they were forced to retire by the advance of the 1st Division, Georgia Militia, from Macon.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 084-23.)
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 date for this entry is October 21, 1798.
Location. 32° 52.059′ N, 83° 28.196′ W. Marker is near Gray, Georgia, in Jones County. Marker is on Old Griswoldville Road, 0 miles west of Baker Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gray GA 31032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
The view east; the Confederate assaults were to the northeast from this point
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
