Historical Marker

Confederate Post in 1864

U. S. 17 0.2 miles south of the South Newport River ยท McIntosh

Georgia marker

Inscription

CONFEDERATE POST IN 1864. Near this spot, Company F of the Third South Carolina Cavalry, Lieut. W.L. Mole commanding, was stationed during the summer of 1864. The Company was on Patrol duty, guarding the Coast of McIntosh County. On the night of August 18th, the post was attacked by Federal Troops coming up the South Newport River.

Of Company F, less than 20 men escaped death or capture. Five civilian prisoners were taken also, and the Bridge over the South Newport River was burned. 095-32 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1957

Location

AddressU. S. 17 0.2 miles south of the South Newport River
CountyMcIntosh
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.483810, -81.375570

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