Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard

Photographed by David Seibert, March 19, 2009

1. The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard Marker

Inscription. Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest." To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman's cavalry [US] to cut the Macon railway by which its defenders were supplied. At the Battle of Sunshine Church (19 miles NE of Macon), Stoneman surrendered with 600 men to Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr., [CS], after covering the escape northward of Adams' and Capron’s brigades. Both units retreated via Athens, intending to resupply their commands there and to "destroy the armory and other government works," but were stopped at the river bridge south of Athens by Home Guard units with a battery of guns. Unable to cross, they turned west; Capron on the Hog Mountain road through Jug Tavern (Winder), and Adams on roads farther north by which he reached the Union lines near Marietta without further losses.

Capron passed through Jug Tavern late that night and marched to King’s Tanyard (5 miles NW on State 211) where he halted for two hours to rest his exhausted command. Before dawn on August 3rd, he was surprised by Williams’ Kentucky brigade [CS]. About 430 of his men were captured and sent to Athens, a few escaping through the woods. Capron himself, with six men, reached the Union lines near Marietta four days later -- on foot.

This action, known also

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as the Battle of Jug Tavern, was the final event of the Federal fiasco called the Stoneman Raid.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 007-4.)

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 series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.

Location. 33° 59.526′ N, 83° 43.284′ W. Marker is in Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. It is at the intersection of North Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) and Laura Street, on the right when traveling south on North Broad Street. Marker is located on the lawn of the Barrow County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 North Broad Street, Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Classic City Area,

in the Piedmont,

and in Metro Atlanta.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barrow County (a few steps from this marker); Barrow County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett County Boundary Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrow County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Charles B. Almond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Barrow County Jail

Photographed by David Seibert, March 19, 2009

2. The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard Marker

The Barrow County Courthouse is in the background.

(about 300 feet away); Winder Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away); Builder of the Nation (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winder.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5,185 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.