Downtown in Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Army of Tennessee

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

1. The Army of Tennessee Marker

Inscription. They are all gone now with their
tattered flags and their faded uniforms.
Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Averasboro, Bentonville and finally to Greensborough.
[ Right of Monument: ]On April 26, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee at Durham Station, North Carolina. The Army centered in and around Guilford County, surrendered its arms and flags and began to disband. Beginning May 1, 1865, paroles were issued for several days from Greensborough and distributed to the Army of Tennessee. On May 2, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston issued General Order No. 22, bidding farewell to those he would later call his “Matchless Soldiers”.

[ Left of Monument: ]
Johnston’s Farewell Order
General Orders No. 22
Comrades: In terminating our official relations, I earnestly exhort you to observe faithfully the terms of pacification agreed upon: and to discharge the obligations of good and peaceful citizens, as well as you have performed the duties of thorough soldiers

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in the field. By such a course, you will best secure the comfort of your families and kindred, and restore tranquility to our country. You will return to your homes with the admiration of our people, won by the courage and noble devotion you have displayed in this long war. I shall always remember with pride the loyal support and generous confidence you have given me. I now part with you with deep regret – and bid you farewell with feelings of cordial friendship, and with earnest wishes that you may have hereafter all the prosperity and happiness to be found in the world.
[ Back of Monument: ]Near this spot on April 13, 1865, President Jefferson Davis, members of the Confederate cabinet, and Generals Joseph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard met to discuss the Confederate military situation as a result of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. With the reluctant consent of President Davis, a letter was sent to General William T. Sherman requesting a cease-fire to allow civil authorities to negotiate a peace. As a result of this initiative, on April 26, 1865, Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee, which led to the end

The Army of Tennessee Marker (Right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

2. The Army of Tennessee Marker (Right)

of the war.
Erected May 10, 1985
by
The Col. John Sloan Camp 1290
Sons of Confederate Veterans
C. Michael Briggs, Commander

Erected 1985 by of Confederate Veterans - Col. John Sloan Camp 1290.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1831.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 36° 4.051′ N, 79° 47.402′ W. Marker was in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It was in Downtown. It was at the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Drive and East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 112 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro NC 27406, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It was

The Army of Tennessee Marker (Left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. The Army of Tennessee Marker (Left)

also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper 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 walking distance of this location: Confederate Cabinet (here, next to this marker); North Carolina Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Cigar Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis (about 300 feet away); General Nathanael Greene (about 700 feet away); Original Methodist Church / Former Methodist Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Lunsford Richardson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Piedmont Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.

Other markers no longer nearby. Men of Greensboro and Guilford County (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Confederate Arms Factory (was about 300 feet away, measured

The Army of Tennessee Marker (Back) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

4. The Army of Tennessee Marker (Back)

in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

5. Left of Monument

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

6. Right of Monument

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

7. Back of Monument

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

8. Marker in Greensboro

The Army of Tennessee and other markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

9. The Army of Tennessee and other markers

Several markers and monuments are found at this location. The Army of Tennessee marker is seen here on the right.

Markers on S Davie Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010

10. Markers on S Davie Street

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

11. The Army of Tennessee Marker (Right)

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Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

12. The Army of Tennessee Marker and surrounding markers

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012

13. The Army of Tennessee Marker and surrounding markers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,853 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11, 12, 13. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.