Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Route of the Twentieth Corps

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

1. Route of the Twentieth Corps Marker

Inscription. On the morning of Nov. 23, 1864, the main body of the 20th Corps of the Union Army, commanded by Gen. A. S. Williams, reached Milledgeville from Eatonton. The Corps marched down Jackson Street to this point where companies were formed into line. With bands playing, the Corps marched by the Capitol Square and camped on the east side of the Oconee River. General Henry W. Slocum, commander of the left wing, occupied the Milledgeville Hotel which stood four blocks east of this point.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-11.)

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 23, 1841.

Location. 33° 4.699′ N, 83° 14.104′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. It is at the intersection of West Greene Street and South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on West Greene Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

and in the Piedmont.

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 walking distance of this marker: Brown-Stetson-Sanford House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Governor’s Mansion (approx. 0.2

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miles away); a different marker also named The Old Governor's Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. ¼ mile away); State College (approx. ¼ mile away); Tomlinson Fort House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Georgia State Penitentiary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Charles Holmes Herty (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The March to the Sea (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

2. Route of the Twentieth Corps Marker

Looking west on West Greene Street; South Jackson Street is to the right

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.