Wrightsville in Johnson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The March to the Sea
On the night of Nov. 28th, Adams' brigade of Corse's division, 15th Corps, with Btry. H. 1st Mo. Art'y attached, marching on the extreme right, camped at Wrightsville. Next day, Adams rejoined Corse near Kite.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 83-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • 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 1925.
Location. 32° 43.778′ N, 82° 43.159′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Georgia, in Johnson County. Marker is on East Elm Street (U.S. 319) near North Marcus Street (State Highway 15), on the right when traveling west. Located on the south lawn of Courthouse in Wrightsville. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville GA 31096, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Memorial (here, next to this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); Grice Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colby Smith (approx. 8.3 miles away); Claxton Historic Burial Site (approx. 11 miles away); Irwin’s Crossroad (approx. 11.6 miles away); Sherman's Right Wing (approx. 12˝ miles away); Riddleville (approx. 12.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wrightsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on November 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.