Macon in Jones County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The 15th Corps

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

1. The 15th Corps Marker

Inscription. On the night of Nov. 21, 1864, the headquarters and one division (Hazen’s) of the 15th Corps [US] of General Sherman’s army, which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, camped here at the crossing of the Macon-Milledgeville and Clinton-Irwinton roads. Wood’s division camped at the railroad, 3 ½ miles south.

Next morning, Hazen moved past Woods towards Irwinton. Walcutt’s brigade of Woods’ division, on the extreme right, was attacked near Griswoldville (4 miles S) by a division of Georgia Militia. Walcutt was wounded and both forces suffered severe casualties.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 084-19.)

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 21, 1893.

Location. 32° 55.828′ N, 83° 30.112′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Jones County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 49 and Pitts Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route

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49. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Macon GA 31217, 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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pitts Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Griswoldville (approx. 4.2 miles away); Confederate Pistol Factory (approx. 4.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Advance from East Macon (approx. 4.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Griswoldville (approx. 4.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Deployment and Assaults (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Cavalry Skirmish (approx. 4.7 miles away).

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

2. The 15th Corps Marker

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Garrison Road (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

3. The 15th Corps Marker

Looking northeast: Georgia Highway 49 is to the left, and Pitts Chapel Road in the foreground.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

4. The 15th Corps Marker

Looking southwest on Georgia Highway 49 toward Macon

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.