Hebron in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hebron
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022
1. Hebron Marker
Next day, the march was delayed near Hebron until mid-afternoon, the nine bridges over Buffalo Creek and tributaries having been burned by Wheeler`s cavalry [CSA]. After rebuilding the bridges and driving back the Confederate cavalry, the advance of the 20th Corps camped near Sandersville, which it entered the next forenoon.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 150-13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1864.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 58.051′ N, 83° 0.125′ W. Marker was in Hebron, Georgia, in Washington County. It was on West Church Street (Georgia Route 24) 0.3 miles east of Indian Trail Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 13166
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Regionally, this marker was in Georgia’s Coastal Plain and in the Piedmont. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 11 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Buffalo Creek (approx. 2.6 miles away); Deepstep United Methodist Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Giles Cross Roads (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Defense of the Oconee Bridge (approx. 8.3 miles away); Major John Hatcher (approx. 9.4 miles away); Jared Irwin (approx. 10.4 miles away); Robert Toombs (approx. 10.8 miles away); Old City Cemetery (approx. 10.9 miles away).
Additional commentary.
1. Hebron sign new location
The Hebron marker is actually now inside The Barksdale Store and gas
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022
2. Hebron Marker
— Submitted July 12, 2025, by Heather D Blersch of Centreville, Virginia.
Photographed by Heather D Blersch, July 12, 2025
3. Hebron Marker in the Nearby The Barksdale Store
It is near the Ladies Restroom entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Heather D Blersch of Centreville, Virginia.
