Stapleton in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sylvan Grove
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
1. Sylvan Grove Marker
Late on Nov. 26, 1864, Kilpatrick’s cavalry division [US], which was covering the left of Gen. Sherman’s army on its March to the Sea, camped at Sylvan Grove. Murray’s brigade covered the rear. At 2:00 A.M., the outpost (8th Indiana Cavalry) was attacked by Wheeler’s cavalry [CS] and driven in. Supported by the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, it retired slowly to Murray’s barricaded camp.
Wheeler resumed the attack at daylight as Kilpatrick was moving off on the Waynesboro road, harassing the Union column and causing some losses, then turned toward Augusta to keep his command between Kilpatrick and that important Confederate munitions center.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 081-12.)
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 month for this entry is October 1782.
Location. 33° 9.478′ N, 82° 27.377′ W. Marker is in Stapleton, Georgia, in Jefferson
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Alexander Avera (approx. 4.8 miles away); William John Wren (approx. 5.4 miles away); Old Quaker Road (approx. 5.8 miles away); Ways Baptist Church and Stellaville School (approx. 7.3 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 8.8 miles away); Glascock County National Bicentennial Monument (approx. 9½ miles away); Glascock County Veterans Monument (approx. 9½ miles away); Glascock County (approx. 9.6 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
2. Sylvan Grove Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
3. Sylvan Grove Marker
Looking at the intersection of Georgia Highway 296 (right) with Georgia Highway 88. The marker is at an angle on the pole, apparently from contact.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
4. Sylvan Grove Marker
Looking east on Georgia Highway 88, Fenns Bridge Road, toward Wrens.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
5. Sylvan Grove Marker
Looking north on Georgia Highway 296 toward Stapleton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
