Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker
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. 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
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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 month for this entry is December 1882.
Location. 31° 53.401′ N, 81° 15.687′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. Marker is on Fort McAllister Road (State Highway 144 Spur) near Bryan Neck Road (State Highway 144), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort McAllister (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.
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
2. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, seen at Intersection of Ga 144 and Ga 144 Spur
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
3. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker, right, shares location with Fort McAllister Marker
After being missing for several years, there markers here were replaced.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2010
4. Kilpatrick on Bryan Neck Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,525 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
