Jackson in Butts County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Right Wing at Jackson
Woods’ and Hazen’s divisions of the 15th Corps (Osterhaus), which had turned south below Locust Grove to avoid Jackson, camped near Liberty Church (6 miles SW); Smith’s division moved through Jackson to Flovilla (5 miles SE); Corse’s division, encumbered with wagon trains, reached Jackson the next day.
Mower’s and Leggett’s divisions of the 17th Corps (Blair) camped east of Jackson; G.A. Smith’s division, accompanied by the 1st Missouri Engineers (with a pontoon train), marched via the Key’s Ferry road and camped near Worthville (9 miles NE).
Kilpatrick’s cavalry division, which had moved down Towaliga River to threaten Griffin and Forsyth, camped near that stream. That night, Osterhaus sent the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry to seize the ferry at Planters’ Factory, on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (9 miles SE), and to secure both banks of the river at that point for passage of the troops the next day.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 018-2.)
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 17, 1832.
Location. 33° 17.67′ N, 83° 58.016′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Georgia, in Butts County. Marker is on West 3rd Street (U.S. 23) 0 miles west of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the Butts County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson GA 30233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crossing the Ocmulgee (here, next to this marker); Butts County (a few steps from this marker); Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Butts County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Sylvan Grove Plantation (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Sylvan Grove Plantation (approx. 0.9 miles away); Iron Springs (approx. 3½ miles away); “Idlewilde” (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.