Main Confederate Line
Inscription
On March 19 the line
extended 3/4 mile to the
rear of this marker and one
mile to the left, forming a
strong hook- shaped position
with a right angle turn
here. On March 20 the Left
Wing was pulled back to this
point and the new
Confederate line crossed the
road here. Earthworks
remain.
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.