Covington in Newton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sherman at Harris’ Quarters

Photographed by David Seibert, August 4, 2010

1. Sherman at Harris’ Quarters Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 18, 1864, Hq. Military Division of the Mississippi [US], Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, were established here at “Harris´ Quarters,” the overseer’s house and negro cabins of a large plantation owned by Judge John Harris of Covington. Gen. Sherman was accompanying the 14th Corps, Maj. Gen. J.C. Davis.

After stripping the Harris, Graves, and other nearby plantations of livestock, provisions and able-bodied negroes, the 14th Corps departed on the 19th and marched SE through Shady Dale and Sand Town (Newborn) enroute to rendezvous with Hq. Left Wing and the 20th Corps at Milledgeville.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 107-8.)

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 1780.

Location. 33° 35.55′ N, 83° 47.733′ W. Marker is in Covington, Georgia, in Newton County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 278 and Georgia Route 142, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 278. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covington GA 30014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Trail of the Stage Coach Cross Roads (approx. 3 miles away); Brick Store (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Brick Store (approx. 3 miles away); Confederate Dead & Hospitals (approx. 3½ miles away); City Hall (approx. 3.6 miles away); Covington City School (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Female College (approx. 3.6 miles away); Swanscombe (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 4, 2010

2. Sherman at Harris’ Quarters Marker

Looking west on US Highway 278 toward Covington and Atlanta

Photographed by David Seibert, August 4, 2010

3. Sherman at Harris’ Quarters Marker

Looking east on US Highway 278 toward Madison. Georgia Highway 142 veers to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,365 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.