Grange in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The March to the Sea

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

1. The March to the Sea Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 27, 1864, Baird’s and Morgan’s divisions, 14th Corps [US], moving on the left of Gen. Sherman’s army from Sandersville to Louisville, crossed Ogeechee River at Fenn’s Bridge. Baird turned SE on the lower road and camped near the Wilkins place. Morgan continued NE and camped along this road with his headquarters at the Hudson house.

After selecting the serviceable horses in the neighborhood for use by the Union army, more than 80 head of mules and old horses from the Cain and Hudson farms were herded into the SE corner of the CR and shot. Next morning, Morgan’s division turned right at the CR and moved toward Louisville.

Erected 2000 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 081-4.)

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 1845.

Location. 33° 4.941′ N, 82° 34.71′ W. Marker is in Grange, Georgia, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Fenns Bridge Road (Georgia Route 88) and Grange Road (Georgia Route 171), on the right when traveling north on Fenns Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville GA 30434, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fenn's Bridge (approx. 3.1 miles away); Sherman's Left Wing (approx. 6.9 miles away); Dr. Alexander Avera (approx. 8.3 miles away); Sylvan Grove (approx. 8.8 miles away); Glascock County National Bicentennial Monument (approx. 10½ miles away); Glascock County Veterans Monument (approx. 10½ miles away); Crossing the Ogeechee River (approx. 10½ miles away); Glascock County (approx. 10½ miles away).

More about this marker. This marker is a replacement for an earlier marker with the same title and similar text erected by the Georgia Historical Commission at this location, which had disappeared.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

2. The March to the Sea Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

3. The March to the Sea Marker

Looking north from Grange Road (GA 171) at the Fall Line Freeway (GA 88)

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

4. The March to the Sea Marker

The marker stands by a brick store, one of two buildings remaining in the town of Grange.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

5. The March to the Sea Marker

The marker and the two remaining buildings in Grange.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2010

6. The March to the Sea Marker

The brick store dates from 1916.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,660 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.