Historical Marker

Fenn's Bridge

Ga. 88 at the western end of the Ogeechee River bridge ยท Washington

Georgia marker

Inscription

FENN'S BRIDGE. On Nov. 27, 1864, the Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps) of Gen. Sherman's army [US] moved from Sandersville toward Louisville on its destructive March to the Sea. The 20th Corps (Williams) and Carlin's division, 14th Corps (Davis), moved to Davisboro and camped for the night. Morgan's and Baird's divisions, 14th Corps, marched N.E. and crossed Ogeechee River here at Fenn's Bridge.

Baird turned right 1/2 mile N.E. of the bridge and camped on the lower road. Morgan camped on the Hudson place at Grange. Initially, Wheeler left Fenn's Bridge intact for his own use; a later attempt to destroy it was foiled by the arrival of Baird and Morgan. 150-17 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1957

Location

AddressGa. 88 at the western end of the Ogeechee River bridge
CountyWashington
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.969540, -82.795900

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