Sherman
Inscription
Gen. Wm. T. Sherman
camped in this area with
his Left Wing on the night
of March 18, 1865. The
following moming, the Left
Wing continued along this
road meeting Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston's Confederates in the Battle of Bentonville, 2 miles east. Meanwhile, Sherman joined his Right Wing, marching toward Goldsboro on another road, and thus missed the first day of the battle.
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.
Confederate Main Charge
After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865.
Cole Farmhouse
Stood in this field.