Kilpatrick On Bryan Neck

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker

Inscription.
On Dec. 12, 1864, the 3rd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. J. L. Kilpatrick, USA, covering the right rear of Gen. Sherman's army which was then closing in on Savannah, crossed the Great Ogeechee River near Fort Argyle and the Canoochee River near Bryan Court House (Clyde) on pontoon bridges laid by the 1st Missouri Engineers [US] and moved down Bryan Neck. That night, Kilpatrick made his headquarters at the plantation home of Lt. Col. Joseph L. McAllister, 7th Georgia Cavalry [CS], which stood near the river immediately north of this site.

On the 13th, Kilpatrick sent Murray's brigade into Liberty County to scout the country to Sunbury. He ordered Atkins' brigade and the 10th Wisconsin Battery to camp at "Cross Roads" (Richmond Hill) then, with two of Atkins' regiments, He moved down Bryan Neck. Approaching Fort McAllister, he skirmished with the Confederate pickets, driving them back to the fort. After examining the approaches to the fort, he moved on to Kilkenny Bluff (8 miles SE) where he was able to make contact with the USS "Fernandina" and forward dispatches to the flag-ship [US] reporting the arrival of Gen.

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Sherman's army at Savannah.

On the 14th, Kilpatrick moved with the balance of his command to Midway Church. After scouting the country and stripping it of livestock and provisions, he returned to Bryan County and went into camp at "Cross Roads" to picket the country to the south and west, and to protect the Union supply depot at King's Bridge.

Erected 1959 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 015-13.)

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 date for this entry is December 12, 1864.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 31° 53.392′ N, 81° 15.688′ W. Marker was in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. It was at the intersection of Fort McAllister Road (State Highway 144 Spur) and Bryan Neck Road (State Highway 144), on the right when traveling east on Fort McAllister Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010

2. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker

this marker was in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

and in Greater Savannah.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain,

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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Fort McAllister (a few steps from this marker); Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard James Arnold (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burnt Church Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); George W. McAllister (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Clay Family of Bryan Neck (approx. 0.8 miles away); George Washington Carver School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, seen at Intersection of Ga 144 and Ga 144 Spur image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010

3. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, seen at Intersection of Ga 144 and Ga 144 Spur

of all markers in Richmond Hill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort McAllister (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement marker re-erected in 2022

Also see . . . Sherman's March to the Sea. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, right, shares location with Fort McAllister Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010

4. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, right, shares location with Fort McAllister Marker

After being missing for several years, there markers here were replaced.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,874 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 19, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.