Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The March to the Sea
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 2008
1. The March to the Sea Marker
On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications to the North, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah the March to the Sea. He divided his army (US) into two wings. The Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps), Maj. Gen. H. W. Slocum, USA, moved east from Atlanta in two columns which converged on Milledgeville, crossed the Ogeechee River near Louisville, then marched on Savannah by two routes: the 14th Corps (Davis) on the old road along the Savannah, the 20th Corps (Williams) via Springfield. Both Corps approached Savannah via Monteith.
The Right Wing (15th and 17 Corps), Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, USA, marched south via Jackson and Gordon and crossed the Oconee River at Balls Ferry. The 17th Corps (Blair) then moved via Tennille and the railway, destroying it enroute. The 15th Corpse (Osterhaus) moved via several roads to Summerville (Summertown), from which place two divisions moved near the river on the old Savannah road and two via Statesboro.
On Dec. 4th, Hazens and Smiths divisions, 15th Corps, camped at Statesboro, and Woods and Corses near Mill Ray (9 miles NE). Next morning, both columns moved toward Jenks Bridge (on US 80) from which point the final movements toward Savannah were begun.
Erected 1957 by Georgia
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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 Shermans March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1864.
Location. 32° 26.975′ N, 81° 46.987′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is on Courtland Street near North Main Street (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling west. Between west and rear entrance Courthouse in Statesboro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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: Bulloch County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Bulloch County (a few steps from this marker); Statesboro Buggy and Wagon Company (a few steps from this marker); Corner of Banking (within shouting distance of this marker); Statesboro Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulloch County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Three Story Brick Building (about 300 feet away); The Bank of Statesboro (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.
Also see . . . Sherman's March to the Sea. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on August 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. The March to the Sea Marker, located at Bulloch County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,971 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
