Near Munnerlyn in Burke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The 14th Corps at Lumpkin's Station
After forcing a passage of Rocky Creek the day before, and driving elements of Wheeler's cavalry corps [CS] toward Waynesboro, Baird and Kilpatrick had turned S.E. and, on the 3rd, were camped on the railroad below Waynesboro, with Baird at Thomas' station (4 miles N.) and Kilpatrick a mile beyond him facing Wheeler.
Next morning Morgan's division, which had camped on Rosemary Creek, in the rear, took the lead and marched S.E. on the Habersham road toward Jacksonboro with the artillery and trains. After destroying three miles of track, Carlin's division followed, its rear guard (79th Pennsylvania Infantry) skirmishing sharply with persistent detachments of Confederate cavalry until withdrawn.
Erected 1993 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 017-12.)
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 1850.
Location. 32° 57.2′ N, 81° 57.75′ W. Marker is near Munnerlyn, Georgia, in Burke County. Marker is on Wilson Drake Road, half a mile east of U.S. 25, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesboro GA 30830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Buckhead Church (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Planters Electric Membership Corporation Organizational Meeting (approx. 3.7 miles away); Bellevue Plantation (approx. 3.8 miles away); Carswell Grove Baptist Church (approx. 5 miles away); Battle of Buck Head Creek (approx. 5.1 miles away); Cavalry Action at Buckhead Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Big Buckhead Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Welcome to Magnolia Springs – The Civil War’s Camp Lawton (approx. 5.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.