Rockingham in Richmond County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sherman's March
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
1. Sherman's March Marker
Kilpatrick's Cavalry, a part of Sherman's Army, marching from Savannah to Goldsboro, passed through Rockingham on March 7-8, 1865.Erected 1940 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1818.
Location. 34° 56.712′ N, 79° 45.371′ W. Marker is in Rockingham, North Carolina, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Road (U.S. 1) and Richmond Road (North Carolina Highway 1423), on the left when traveling east on Fayetteville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockingham NC 28379, 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. Henry William Harrington (approx. 1.1 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Alfred Dockery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cameron Morrison (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harrington Square (approx. 1.1 miles away); N.C. Farmers' Alliance
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Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
2. Wide view of the Sherman's March Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,394 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
