Near Gray in Jones County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Griswoldville

Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011

1. Battle of Griswoldville Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 22, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of Gen. Sherman’s army [US] moved SE from Clinton (near Gray) toward Gordon and Irwinton on its destructive March to the Sea. Walcutt’s brigade, with two guns of Arndt’s Michigan Battery, was posted on the right to protect the movement from the persistent harassment of Wheeler’s cavalry [CS] from the direction of Macon.

Near Griswoldville (7 miles SW), Walcutt was attacked by a division of Georgia Militia [CS] under Brig. Gen. P. J. Phillips. After three hours of fighting in which both sides suffered severely, Phillips was forced to withdraw his command to Macon.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 084-20.)

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 October 1934.

Location. 32° 55.75′ N, 83° 24.29′ W. Marker is near Gray, Georgia, in Jones County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 18 and Griswoldville Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 18. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Gordon Depot-Museum (approx. 5.2 miles away); Target Griswoldville (approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Griswoldville (approx. 5.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville: (approx. 5.2 miles away); Gordon (approx. 5.2 miles away); He Wouldn't Run (approx. 5.3 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Evacuation of Gordon (approx. 5.3 miles away).

Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011

2. Battle of Griswoldville Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011

3. Battle of Griswoldville Marker

Looking northwest on Georgia Highway 18 toward Gray

Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011

4. Battle of Griswoldville Marker

Looking southeast on Georgia Highway 18 (on the left) toward Gordon. Griswoldville Road is in the foreground, and the site of the town of Griswoldville is to the right (southwest).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.