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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDY9_the-march-to-the-sea_Wrightsville-GA.html
On Nov. 26, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman's army (USA), which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, crossed the Oconee River at Ball`s Ferry and concentrated at Irwin`s Crossroads, 6 mil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDSE_confederate-memorial_Wrightsville-GA.html
( East face )[Emblem: Sons of Confederate Veterans]In honor of the more than 600 gallent soldiers from Johnson Countywho not for fame, reward or ambitionbut simple obedience to dutyas they understood it.These men suffered all, sacrificed all, dare…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDS4_johnson-county_Wrightsville-GA.html
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 11, 1858, is named for Gov. Herschel V. Johnson. The County Site is named for John B. Wright, pioneer resident. Johnson, Governor from 1853 to `57, ran for the Vice Presidency in 1860 on the tick…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8NU_claxton-historic-burial-site_Bartow-GA.html
Zachariah William Claxton - b. 23 Dec. 1806 - d. 22 April 1895 and his wife Lincella Bush Claxton - b. 5 Feb. 1806 - d. 7 Jan. 1872- Zachariah was son of Henry and Fannie Jordan Claxton. Lincella was daughter of John B. and Mary Bush. Both were bo…