Near Louisville in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Ogeechee River
Photographed By David Seibert, August 2, 2012
1. The Ogeechee River Marker
Inscription.
The Ogeechee River. . On Nov. 28, 1864, the Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps) of Gen. Sherman’s army [US], less Morgan’s and Baird’s divisions, 14th Corps, which had marched via Fenn’s Bridge (10 mi. NW), and Jackson’s and Geary’s divisions, 20th Corps, which were destroying the railroad E from Davisboro, moved from Davisboro to Louisville on this road. At this point, the advance guard found that eight bridges over Ogeechee River and tributaries had been burned by Wheeler’s Cavalry [CS]. Pioneers and pontoniers of the 58th Indiana Infantry bridged the river with pontoons and built a corduroy road through the swamp on which the column was able to pass the burned bridges.
On Nov. 28, 1864, the Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps) of Gen. Sherman’s army [US], less Morgan’s and Baird’s divisions, 14th Corps, which had marched via Fenn’s Bridge (10 mi. NW), and Jackson’s and Geary’s divisions, 20th Corps, which were destroying the railroad E from Davisboro, moved from Davisboro to Louisville on this road. At this point, the advance guard found that eight bridges over Ogeechee River and tributaries had been burned by Wheeler’s Cavalry [CS]. Pioneers and pontoniers of the 58th Indiana Infantry bridged the river with pontoons and built a corduroy road through the swamp on which the column was able to pass the burned bridges.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 081-6.)
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 1842.
Location. 32° 59.017′ N, 82° 26.367′ W. Marker is near Louisville, Georgia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on U.S. 221, 0.2 miles east of Bostic Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is just southwest of the US Highway 221 bridge over the Ogeechee River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville GA 30434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking northeast (toward Louisville) at the bridge over the Ogeechee River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
