Near Forsyth in Monroe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Kilpatrick's Cavalry At The Towaliga River

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

1. Kilpatrick's Cavalry At The Towaliga River Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 17, 1864, Kilpatrick’s cavalry division [US], which was covering the right flank of Gen. Sherman’s army on its March to the Sea, moved from Bear Creek Station (Hampton) 31 mi. NW, down the north bank of Towaliga River to threaten Griffin and Forsyth. This threat caused the Towaliga bridges to be burned by Wheeler’s cavalry [CS] to protect those towns and the large Confederate hospital centers there.

A skirmish at this bridge marked the most southerly point W of Ocmulgee River reached by the Union forces during this campaign.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 102-8.)

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 1836.

Location. 33° 7.472′ N, 83° 56.633′ W. Marker is near Forsyth, Georgia, in Monroe County. Marker is on Georgia Route 42, 0.4 miles south of Old Indian Springs Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is a short distance north of the bridge over the Towaliga River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forsyth GA 31029, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Pool Hall (approx. 6.2 miles away);

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Dillard's Barbershop (approx. 6.2 miles away); James Café (approx. 6.2 miles away); James Dry Cleaners (approx. 6.2 miles away); James Record Shop (approx. 6.2 miles away); Forsyth (approx. 6.2 miles away); Bessie Tift College (approx. 6.2 miles away); Confederate Georgia Volunteers Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forsyth.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

2. Kilpatrick's Cavalry At The Towaliga River Marker

Looking north on Georgia Highway 42

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

3. Kilpatrick's Cavalry At The Towaliga River Marker

Looking south on Highway 42 toward the bridge in the distance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,584 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.