Historical Marker

Woolley's Bridge

Ga. 20 at Roberson Rd. about 2 miles west of Kingston ยท Bartow

Georgia marker

Inscription

WOOLLEY'S BRIDGE. In 1864, this covered structure spanned the Etowah River on the plantation of Andrew F. Woolley, 0.5 mi. S. Next to the river was the Rome - Kingston R.R. discontinued, 1943. May 19, McPherson's Army of the Tenn. (15th & 16th Corps) [Union] marched from Barnsley's and camped on the Woolley Plantation.

This right wing of Sherman's advance, Kingston to Dallas, - crossed the river, May 23d. October 11, while encamped on the Woolley Plantation, the Ohio soldiers of the 23d [Union] Corps, voted in a State Election. 008-11 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1952

Location

AddressGa. 20 at Roberson Rd. about 2 miles west of Kingston
CountyBartow
StateGeorgia

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