Near Louisville in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rocky Comfort Creek

Photographed By David Seibert, August 2, 2012

1. Rocky Comfort Creek Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 28, 1864, the Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps) of Gen. Sherman’s army [US] moved from Davisboro to Louisville, the main body on this road. Jackson’s and Geary’s divisions, 20th Corps, along the Central Railroad, and Morgan’s and Baird's divisions, 14th Corps, via Fenn’s Bridge (12 miles NW).

When Baird’s division, which had camped on the road from Fenn's Bridge, reached this point, the bridge over Rocky Comfort Creek had been destroyed by Wheeler’s cavalry [CS].

Pontoniers of the 58th Indiana Infantry bridged the stream with pontoons in time to permit Baird and Morgan to clear the bridge without seriously delaying the main body.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 081-11.)

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 28, 1864.

Location. 32° 59.732′ N, 82° 25.278′ W. Marker is near Louisville, Georgia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on U.S. 221, 0.1 miles east of Grange Road (Georgia Route 171), on the right when traveling east. The marker is southwest of the bridge over Rocky Comfort Creek. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville GA 30434, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossing the Ogeechee River (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pal Theater (approx. 0.7 miles away); Knights of Pythias Building (approx. ¾ mile away); Nancy Hart Highway (approx. ¾ mile away); Louisville, Georgia (approx. ¾ mile away); First National Bank & Trust Building (approx. ¾ mile away); The Louisville Drug Store (approx. ¾ mile away); Market House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 2, 2012

2. Rocky Comfort Creek Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, August 2, 2012

3. Rocky Comfort Creek Marker

Looking northeast on US Highway 221; the bridge over Rocky Comfort Creek can be seen in the far distance (at the green sign).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.