Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Army of Tennessee
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
1. The Army of Tennessee Marker
Inscription.
The Army of Tennessee. .
They are all gone now with their tattered flags and their faded uniforms.. Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Averasboro, Bentonville and finally to Greensborough.
[ Right of Monument: ]. On April 26, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee at Durham Station, North Carolina. The Army centered in and around Guilford County, surrendered its arms and flags and began to disband. Beginning May 1, 1865, paroles were issued for several days from Greensborough and distributed to the Army of Tennessee. On May 2, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston issued General Order No. 22, bidding farewell to those he would later call his “Matchless Soldiers”.
, [ Left of Monument: ] Johnston’s Farewell Order. General Orders No. 22 Comrades: In terminating our official relations, I earnestly exhort you to observe faithfully the terms of pacification agreed upon: and to discharge the obligations of good and peaceful citizens, as well as you have performed the duties of thorough soldiers in the field. By such a course, you will best secure the comfort of your families and kindred, and restore tranquility to our country. You will return to your homes with the admiration of our people, won by the courage and noble devotion you have displayed in this long war. I shall always remember with pride the loyal support and generous confidence you have given me. I now part with you with deep regret – and bid you farewell with feelings of cordial friendship, and with earnest wishes that you may have hereafter all the prosperity and happiness to be found in the world.
[ Back of Monument: ]. Near this spot on April 13, 1865, President Jefferson Davis, members of the Confederate cabinet, and Generals Joseph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard met to discuss the Confederate military situation as a result of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. With the reluctant consent of President Davis, a letter was sent to General William T. Sherman requesting a cease-fire to allow civil authorities to negotiate a peace. As a result of this initiative, on April 26, 1865, Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee, which led to the end of the war.
Erected May 10, 1985 by The Col. John Sloan Camp 1290 Sons of Confederate Veterans C. Michael Briggs, Commander.
They are all gone now with their tattered flags and their faded uniforms.
Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta, Ezra Church, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Averasboro, Bentonville and finally to Greensborough.
[ Right of Monument: ]
On April 26, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee at Durham Station, North Carolina. The Army centered in and around Guilford County, surrendered its arms and flags and began to disband. Beginning May 1, 1865, paroles were issued for several days from Greensborough and distributed to the Army of Tennessee. On May 2, 1865, General Joseph E. Johnston issued General Order No. 22, bidding farewell to those he would later call his “Matchless Soldiers”.
[ Left of Monument: ] Johnston’s Farewell Order
General Orders No. 22 Comrades: In terminating our official relations, I earnestly exhort you to observe faithfully the terms of pacification agreed upon: and to discharge the obligations of good and peaceful citizens, as well as you have performed the duties of thorough soldiers in the field. By such a course, you will best secure the comfort of your families and kindred, and restore tranquility
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to our country. You will return to your homes with the admiration of our people, won by the courage and noble devotion you have displayed in this long war. I shall always remember with pride the loyal support and generous confidence you have given me. I now part with you with deep regret – and bid you farewell with feelings of cordial friendship, and with earnest wishes that you may have hereafter all the prosperity and happiness to be found in the world.
[ Back of Monument: ]
Near this spot on April 13, 1865, President Jefferson Davis, members of the Confederate cabinet, and Generals Joseph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard met to discuss the Confederate military situation as a result of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. With the reluctant consent of President Davis, a letter was sent to General William T. Sherman requesting a cease-fire to allow civil authorities to negotiate a peace. As a result of this initiative, on April 26, 1865, Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee, which led to the end of the war.
Erected May 10, 1985 by The Col. John Sloan Camp 1290 Sons of Confederate Veterans C. Michael Briggs, Commander
Erected 1985 by of Confederate Veterans - Col. John Sloan Camp 1290.
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Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 36° 4.051′ N, 79° 47.402′ W. Marker was in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker was at the intersection of Martin Luther King Junior Drive and East McGee Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 112 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro NC 27406, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Several markers and monuments are found at this location. The Army of Tennessee marker is seen here on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2010
10. Markers on S Davie Street
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
11. The Army of Tennessee Marker (Right)
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
12. The Army of Tennessee Marker and surrounding markers
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, March 31, 2012
13. The Army of Tennessee Marker and surrounding markers
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,489 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11, 12, 13. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
