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. 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. It is on U.S. 80 near Rogers Street, on the left when traveling

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west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pooler GA 31322, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

and in Greater Savannah.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tribute to Captain MacDonald Austin and Sargeant Jack Berlin (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Weixler's (approx. 0.7 miles away); Arky - Missy G Crew (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lt. J E Bass Pilot and Crew (approx. 0.7 miles away); Swiss Tribute to WW II Combat Aircrewmen USAAF (approx.

Sherman at Pooler Marker looking west US 80 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

2. Sherman at Pooler Marker looking west US 80

0.7 miles away); Stanley's Stalwarts (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pooler.

Sherman at Pooler Caboose marks where onetime railroad line ran through Pooler image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

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 2,682 times since then and 42 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.