Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Garrard’s Cavalry Raid
He marched late on the 21st. Next morning the destruction was begun. At Covington, he burned the depot, a newly-built hospital center, 2,000 bales of cotton, and large quantities of quartermaster and commissary supplies. After destroying 2 railroad and 4 wagon bridges, 3 trains and 6 miles of track, he turned north toward Loganville (11 miles SE), arriving there on July 23rd.
While Long's and Miller’s brigades performed the same mission in and around Loganville, Garrard detached Minty’s brigade to Lawrenceville to strip this area of horses and mules. Reaching Lawrenceville later in the day, Minty encountered a small force of cavalry [CS] which, after a sharp skirmish, he drove from the town. After rounding up all stock which had not been hidden at his approach, Minty moved to Yellow River (4 miles SW) and made camp. Next morning he marched to Decatur to rejoin Garrard.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 067-2B.)
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 series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1850.
Location. 33° 57.418′ N, 83° 59.313′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker is on North Clayton Street (Georgia Route 20) 0 miles south of West Pike Street (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the lawn of the Old Gwinnett County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceville GA 30045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Button Gwinnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Gwinnett County (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Bill Arp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Major William E. Simmons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Banished Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the Fallen of 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Tribute to Ezzard Charles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,625 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on June 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 21, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.