Near Jackson in Butts County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sherman’s Right at Indian Springs
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
1. Sherman’s Right At Indian Springs Marker
On Nov. 17, 1864, the 15th Corps, leading the Right Wing of Gen. Sherman's army (US) on its March to the Sea. marched from McDonough to Jackson. Below Locust Grove (16 mi. NW), Woods' and Hazen's divisions turned right to avoid Jackson and camped at Liberty Church (7 mi. SW). On the 18th, Woods and Hazen moved to Indian Springs and encamped while waiting their turn to cross the Ocmulgee River at Planters' Factory (6.5 mi. E).
To preserve order and to protect the civilian inhabitants, the 100th Indiana Infantry was detailed for provost duty in the town.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 018-6.)
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 November 17, 1864.
Location. 33° 14.814′ N, 83° 55.23′ W. Marker is near Jackson, Georgia, in Butts County. It is on Georgia Route 42 south of Lake Clark Road, on the right when traveling south. Take Hwy 42 South from Jackson, Georgia. Marker is on right 3.5 miles at Indian Srings. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indian Springs State Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Spring (about 500 feet away); William McIntosh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Idlewilde” (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Another marker is no longer nearby. McIntosh House (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Sherman’s March to the Sea. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Donald D. Daniel, June 12, 2006
2. Sherman's Right At Indian Springs Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
3. Sherman’s Right At Indian Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,581 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 22, 2006, by Donald D. Daniel of Forsyth, Georgia. 3. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
