Main Confederate Line
Inscription
The Left Confederate Wing,
part of a long hook-shaped
line designed to trap the
Union forces, extended
across the road here on
March 19. This sector,
occupied by Maj. Gen. R.F.
Hoke's Division, was
evacuated on March 20. A new
line parallel to the road
was established 500 yards
north.
Location
Sources
More markers in Johnston
Battle Of Bentonville
Johnston's Confederates checked Sherman's Union army, March 19-21, 1865.
Edward W. Pou
Smithfield, NC
Congressman, 1901-1934, Chairman House Rules Committee during parts of administrations of Wilson, F. D. Roosevelt.
Sherman's March
Smithfield, NC
Enroute from Goldsboro to Raleigh, Sherman's army camped 1 mile east and on April 12, 1865, celebrated the news of Lee's surrender.
Sherman
Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865.
Confederate Main Charge
After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865.