Near Bentonville in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sherman

By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

1. Sherman Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following morning, the Left Wing continued east along this road, meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates in the Battle of Bentonville, 2 miles east. Meanwhile, Sherman joined his Right Wing, marching toward Goldsboro on another road, and thus missed the first day of the battle.

Erected by Archives and Highway Commission. (Marker Number HHH-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1862.

Location. 35° 16.927′ N, 78° 21.499′ W. Marker is near Bentonville, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 701 and Harper House Road (County Route 1008), on the left when traveling south on U.S. 701. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of US 701 and Harper House Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton Grove NC 28366, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles

By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006

2. Sherman Marker

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Bentonville (here, next to this marker); Union Hospital (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Union Hospital (approx. 2.4 miles away); Confederate Hospital (approx. 2.4 miles away); Federal Earthworks (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Bentonville (approx. 2.4 miles away); Union Headquarters (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bentonville Battlefield (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.

Sherman Marker in Bentonville image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2003

3. Sherman Marker in Bentonville

This is marker # 1 along the Bentonville Battlefield Driving Tour.

By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

4. Sherman Marker

Bentonville Battlefield image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006

5. Bentonville Battlefield

On this ground, Sherman's Left Wing clashed with Johnston's Confederates on March 18, 1865, the day after they camped at the site of the marker.

Harper House image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006

6. Harper House

This house on the Betonville Battlefield was used as a Union headquarters and a field hospital during the battle. It is located about 2½ miles east of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 927 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.