Oakwood in Hall County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic Redwine
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
1. Historic Redwine Marker
Inscription.
Historic Redwine. . Co. D, 27th Ga. Inf., Colquitt’s Brig., CSA, organized here in early 1861, fought at Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days Battles. At South Mtn., Md., Sept. 14, 1862, against great odds, men of this Co. withstood four attacks by a heavy force of Federals, in a great display of bravery. Later, they fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Charleston. At Olustee, Florida, Feb. 20, 1864, they helped drive the Federals from Florida Until Lee’s arrival, they helped hold in check Grant’s army at Petersburg, Va. They fought last at Bentonville, N.C., and surrendered at Durham, N.C., Apr. 26, 1865.
Co. D, 27th Ga. Inf., Colquitt’s Brig., CSA, organized here in early 1861, fought at Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days Battles. At South Mtn., Md., Sept. 14, 1862, against great odds, men of this Co. withstood four attacks by a heavy force of Federals, in a great display of bravery. Later, they fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Charleston. At Olustee, Fla., Feb. 20, 1864, they helped drive the Federals from Fla. Until Lee’s arrival, they helped hold in check Grant’s army at Petersburg, Va. They fought last at Bentonville, N.C., and surrendered at Durham, N.C., Apr. 26, 1865.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 069-4.)
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 February 1842.
Location. 34° 13.385′ N, 83° 51.344′ W. Marker is in Oakwood, Georgia, in Hall County. Marker is on Poplar Springs Road (Georgia Route 332) ¼ mile east of Atlanta Highway (Georgia Route 13), on the left when traveling east. The marker is in front of the Redwine United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3285 Poplar Springs Road, Oakwood GA 30566, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Looking west on Poplar Springs Road toward Oakwood
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
4. Historic Redwine Marker
The marker stands in front of the Redwine United Methodist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,328 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
