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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CN2_griswoldville_Macon-GA.html
Griswoldville is among the most severe examples of destruction during the March to the Sea. Nothing remains today of the industrial town that once occupied this crossroads. Named for Samuel Griswold (1790-1867), a Connecticut industrialist, Griswo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y5U_sunshine-church_Hillsboro-GA.html
As part of a two-pronged Cavalry raid, on Wednesday, July 27 1864, Union Major General George Stoneman with over 2,100 troopers left the main Federal army then located near Atlanta. Stoneman's orders from Major General William T. Sherman, were to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y5S_old-clinton-historical_Gray-GA.html
Founded in 1808 Clinton was a commercial and educational center and the early seat of Jones County. It was planned with streets in a New England styled gridiron pattern and a central square. In 1820 Clinton was the fourth -largest town in Georgia.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JKP_james-madison-gray_Gray-GA.html
Gray, Georgia, was named for James Madison Gray, regarded as Jones County's most outstanding citizen. He clothed the Gray Infantry, Company F, 45th Georgia Regiment, C.S.A. and during the Civil War fed soldiers and homeless families from his own s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JKO_w-e-knox-civic-center_Gray-GA.html
This building was dedicated on November 29, 1936 and educated students in grades 1 through 11 until the 12th grade was added in 1950, and it served as a school until 1991. This was one of the most modern school buildings in the state at the time. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18JT_confederate-pistol-factory_Macon-GA.html
In 1862, to meet the pressing need of the Confederate States Army for revolvers of the Colt pattern, the Griswold Cotton Gin Company's plant, on this site, was converted to a pistol factory. In March, the production of cotton gin machinery was dis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18JS_battle-of-griswoldville-the-advance-from-east-macon_Macon-GA.html
On Nov. 22, 1864, the 1st Division, Georgia Militia (less the 1st Brigade), with the 1st and 2nd Regiments, Georgia State Line, and Anderson's Georgia Battery attached, Brig. Gen. Pleasant J. Phillips commanding, marched from East Macon about 8:00…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18JR_battle-of-griswoldville_Macon-GA.html
On Nov. 22 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of Gen. Sherman's army [US] marched southeast from the vicinity of Gray toward Gordon and Irwinton on its destructive March to the Sea. To protect the right against Wheeler's cavalry [CS], Brig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12ZF_macarthy-pope-house_Gray-GA.html
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Known as Clinton's oldest house, the Macarthy~Pope house is believed to have been built between 1809 and 1810. Benjamin and William Trapp owned the dwelling between 1818 and 1832. During the latter two years of their ownership Benjamin …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRUM_pitts-chapel_Macon-GA.html
The first record of Pitts Chapel dates back to October 13, 1860 when three and three-fourths acres of land was purchased from James Wells for $130 for the purpose of erecting a Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon this land was erected the largest and…