Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cheves' Rice Mill
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
1. Cheves' Rice Mill Marker
Erected 1963 by Georgia Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1882.
Location. 31° 53.489′ N, 81° 11.77′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. It can be reached from Fort McAllister Road. Located in Fort McAllister State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond Hill GA 31324, 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 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 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: Capt. Nicholas Clinch (here, next to this marker); Damage From Naval Bombardments (a few steps from this marker); Obstruction of River (within shouting distance of this marker); Position of the Monitors (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbiad (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Gallie's Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Land Mines (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tom Cat (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond Hill.
Also see . . . History of the Seventh Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry During the Civil War By Henry I. Smith. Page 205-207
Mention of Cheves' mill and action on Ft. McAllister (Submitted on October 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Cheves' Rice Mill Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 5, 2008
3. Cheves' Rice Mill across the Ogeechee River, opposite Ft. McAllister
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
