Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort McAllister
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Fort McAllister Marker
East 4.5 miles, on Great Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister was built 1861-62 to guard the "back door" to Savannah. During 1862-63, it repulsed 7 attacks by armored vessels, some mounting 15-inch guns. Dec. 13, 1864, its small garrison of 230 Georgians was overwhelmed by Hazen's Division, 15th Corps [US], which had marched via this road. Its fall opened the Ogeechee to Union vessels which, loaded with supplies for Gen. Sherman's army, had been lying in Tybee Roads and Port Royal Sound. A wharf and depot were built at King's Bridge (on US 17) from which these supplies were distributed to the invading forces.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 015-5.)
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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1864.
Location. 31° 53.4′ N, 81° 15.683′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. Marker is on Fort McAllister Road (State Highway 144 Spur) near Bryan Neck
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck (here, next to this marker); Richard James Arnold (approx. 0.6 miles away); Burnt Church Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles 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); Hardwicke (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond Hill.
Also see . . .
1. Fort McAllister. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Ohio Historical Society- William B. Hazen. Hazen’s men participated in William T. Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea. In 1865, Hazen accompanied Sherman on his march through the Carolinas. (Submitted on April 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
2. Fort McAllister Marker looking east along Ga 144 Spur
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
3. Fort McAllister Marker, intersection State Road 144 Spur and State Road 144
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
4. Fort McAllister Marker, shares location with Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Brady-Handy Photograph Collection
5. Gen. William B. Hazen
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
