Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Skirmish at Statesboro

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 2008

1. Skirmish at Statesboro Marker

Inscription. Approaching Statesboro on Dec. 4, 1864, a strong party of mounted foragers from Hazen's division, 15th Corps (USA), on the right of Gen. Sherman's army on its destructive March to the Sea, was attacked by a detachment of Confederate cavalry and driven back to the protection of Hazen's marching column.

The Seventieth Ohio Infantry (leading the Union advance) deployed, fired a volley, and charged with the bayonet, driving the cavalry back through Statesboro and clearing the way for the advance. during this encounter, the Confederates lost 6 killed, 1 wounded, and 2 captured; Hazen lost 8 wounded and 27 captured, all from the foraging party.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 016-7.)

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 December 4, 1864.

Location. 32° 27.688′ N, 81° 47.494′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is on Northside Drive West (U.S. 80) near Miller Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker sits in front of a strip mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Statesboro High and Industrial School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Van Buren Sanitarium (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Baptist Church of Statesboro (approx. 0.8 miles away); "River People" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Statesboro Sanatorium (approx. 0.9 miles away); Statesboro's First BBQ Restaurant (approx. one mile away); Statesboro Buggy and Wagon Company (approx. one mile away); Bulloch County (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.

Photographed by John McKenna, November 16, 2009

2. Skirmish at Statesboro Marker

Photo taken on the south side (East-bound traffic) of U.S. Hwy., #80, facing West, toward Millen.

Skirmish at Statesboro Marker, looking north on US 80 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

3. Skirmish at Statesboro Marker, looking north on US 80

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,609 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on November 16, 2009, by John McKenna of Brooklet, Georgia. 3. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.