Confederate Battery

Confederate Battery (HMB89)

Location: Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Glynn County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 4.237', W 81° 25.579'

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In 1861, Confederate battery positions on Jekyll Island were equipped with one 42-pounder gun and four 32-pounder navy guns en barbette, each having about 60 rounds of shot and shell. Casemates, hot shot furnace and magazines are recorded, also. Of greater strength than batteries on St. Simons Island, the earthworks of palmetto logs, heavy timber, sandbags, and railroad irons were mounted for the protection of Brunswick.

February 10, 1862, Gen. Robert E. Lee requested permission from Gov. Joseph E. Brown to dismantle the stronghold as "the inhabitants of the island and Brunswick have removed themselves and property" to inland points. Maj. Edward C. Anderson removed the guns, sending them to Savannah.
March 9, 1862, Lt. Miller of the USS Mohican landed a rifle company and marines, hoisting the Union flag over the island.

In January, 1863, to strengthen fortifications at Port Royal, S.C., a Federal force was sent by flatboat to seize the railroad irons. Some of the men who had helped build the defenses guided the detachment to them and "the men enjoyed demolishing them far more than they had relished their construction."
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HM NumberHMB89
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number063-38
Year Placed1959
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 10:53pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 459331 N 3437506
Decimal Degrees31.07061667, -81.42631667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 4.237', W 81° 25.579'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 4' 14.22" N, 81° 25' 34.74" W
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Area Code(s)912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 430 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island GA 31527, US
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