Near Jackson in Butts County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The March to the Sea
Photographed By David Seibert, August 1, 2009
1. The March to the Sea Marker
On Nov. 17th, the Right Wing of Gen. Sherman’s army [US] marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planters’ Factory on Ocmulgee River where it was to cross next day. To relieve congestion on the Jackson road, Smith’s division, 17th Corps with the 1st Missouri Engineers and a pontoon train, moved E from McDonough on Key’s Ferry Road. That night, Smith camped near Worthville. Next day, the bridge train moved through Iron Springs to Planters’ Factory (12 miles SE). By one o’clock, two bridges been laid and the troops and trains of the Right Wing were crossing into Jasper County on their destructive March to the Sea.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 018-5.)
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 October 2003.
Location. 33° 23.271′ N, 83° 55.219′ W. Marker is near Jackson, Georgia, in Butts County. Marker is at the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of Robert Grier (approx. 3.8 miles away); Red Oak Church (approx. 5.7 miles away); Factory Shoals c. 1820 (approx. 6.6 miles away); Sylvan Grove Plantation (approx. 6.7 miles away); a different marker also named Sylvan Grove Plantation (approx. 6.7 miles away); Iron Springs (approx. 6.9 miles away); Butts County Confederate Monument (approx. 7 miles away); Jackson (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 1, 2009
2. The March to the Sea Marker
Looking southeast, with Keys Ferry Road to the left
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,306 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
