Near Oconee in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sherman's Right Wing
Photographed By David Seibert, September 5, 2010
1. Sherman's Right Wing Marker
On Nov. 26, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman’s army [US], which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, crossed the Oconee River at Ball’s Ferry (O.4 mi. N of Ga 57). The 17th Corps (Blair), after completing its crossing, massed near this road fork and camped for the night.Next morning, Blair sent Leggett’s division to Oconee (old Station No. 14, CRR), 4 mi. NW, to destroy the railroad to “a point near Irwin’s Cross~Roads,” 5 mi. NE. From that point, Rice’s and Hurlbut’s brigades, 15th Corps, completed the destruction of the railroad as far as Tennille (No.13, CRR).
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 150-12.)
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 October 26, 1864.
Location. 32° 48.454′ N, 82° 54.798′ W. Marker is near Oconee, Georgia, in Washington County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jefferson Davis (approx. 2.1 miles away); Ball's Ferry (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Ball's Ferry (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Defense of Ball's Ferry (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Ball's Ferry (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Defense of the Oconee Bridge (approx. 4 miles away); Irwin’s Crossroad (approx. 5 miles away); Jared Irwin (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oconee.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 5, 2010
2. Sherman's Right Wing Marker
Looking north: Georgia Highway 272, toward the town of Oconee, is to the left; Georgia Highway 68, toward Irwin's Crossroads, is to the right.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 5, 2010
3. Sherman's Right Wing Marker
Looking south on Georgia Highway 68 toward Ball's Ferry across the Oconee River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
