Sherman's March
Inscription
As Sherman's army moved
north from Georgia, several
units passed through Laurel
Hill and camped in this
vicinity, March 8-9, 1865.
Location
AddressUS 74 near Laurel Hill
CityLaurel Hill
CountyScotland
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.808818, -79.547732
Sources
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Sherman's March
As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia on its path of destruction, one part entered North Carolina near here, March 4-7, 1865.
Sherman's March
A part of Sherman's army, marching from Savannah to Goldsboro, camped at Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, 2/3 mi. SW, Mar. 8-9, 1865.
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