Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Skirmish at Hinesville
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Skirmish at Hinesville Marker
On Dec. 16, 1864, a detachment of the 7th Illinois Infantry (mounted) foraging near the right flank of Gen. Sherman's army (US) which was then closing in on Savannah, met here in Hinesville a detachment of cavalry from Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson's brigade of Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's cavalry corps of the Army of Tennessee (CS). Wheeler's corps and units of the Georgia Militia had offered steady resistance to Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea" from Atlanta to Savannah.
After a sharp skirmish through the town, the Confederate detachment withdrew toward the Canoochee River to rejoin Iverson.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 089-24.)
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 Shermans March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 16, 1864.
Location. 31° 50.44′ N, 81° 35.681′ W. Marker is in Hinesville, Georgia, in Liberty County. It is on West Oglethorpe Highway (U.S. 84) near Ryon Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hinesville GA 31313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. 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: Old Liberty County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles
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Also see . . .
1. Gen. Alfred Iverson. Wikipedia entry:
He is best known for a disastrous infantry assault at the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg (Submitted on January 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Hinesville. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry:
Hinesville's war history includes a series of skirmishes in and around the town. With nearby Midway and Flemington under the control of the Seventh Illinois Infantry, Hinesville was a target for scouting and raiding parties. (Submitted on January 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
2. Skirmish at Hinesville Marker, looking north on US 84/Ga 38
Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 4, 2009
3. Skirmish at Hinesville Marker, looking south on US 84 at Ryon Ave.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
4. Skirmish at Hinesville Marker
Looking north along West Oglethorpe Hwy.
Photographed by Wikipedia
5. Gen. Alfred Iverson
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,590 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5. submitted on January 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
