Sherman's March

As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia on its path of destruction, one part entered North Carolina near here, March 4-7, 1865.

Marker is on U.S. 401, on the right.

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Greene's Encampment / Sherman's March

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Greene's Encampment

During December 1780, Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the Southern Army, brought a number of troops to a "camp of repose" near this spot. Here he hoped for abundant food and improvement of strength, discipline, and spirit ...

Sherman's March

Moving on Goldsboro, Sherman's army was temporarily checked by Hardee's Confederates, Mar. 16, 1865, in Battle of Averasboro 3½ Mi. W.

Marker is at the intersection of Long Branch Road and South Clinton Avenue (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling ...

Sherman's March To The Sea :

Battle of Shaw's Bridge and Shaw's Dam

Beginning on December 10, 1864, Union and Confederate soldiers fought near here at Shaw’s Bridge and Shaw’s Dam, as Union General William T. Sherman’s army moved toward Savannah. During bloody fighting, Confederates twice repulsed ...

Sherman's March

Sherman's Army, on its march from Savannah, entered Goldsboro, its chief North Carolina objective, Mar. 21, 1865.

Marker is at the intersection of West Ash Street (Business U.S. 70) and North James Street, on the right when traveling west on ...

Sherman's March

Kilpatrick's Cavalry, a part of Sherman's Army, marching from Savannah to Goldsboro, passed through Rockingham on March 7-8, 1865.

Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Road (U.S. 1) and Richmond Road (North Carolina Route 1423), on the left when traveling ...

Sherman's March

As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia, several units passed through Laurel Hill and camped in this vicinity, March 8-9, 1865.

Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) and Morgan Street (North Carolina Road 144), on the ...

Sherman's March

Moving on Goldsboro, Sherman's army was temporarily checked by Hardee's Confederates, Mar. 16, 1865, in Battle of Averasboro 3½ Mi. W.

Marker is at the intersection of Long Branch Road and South Clinton Avenue (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling ...