Historical Marker

Sherman's Left Wing

Springfield · Effingham County · Erected 1958

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The Story

In December 1864, Sherman's Left Wing under General Slocum swept through Effingham toward Savannah, headquartered at Springfield. Within days both its corps faced the city's defenses, opening the Siege of Savannah.

About this site

Sherman's Left Wing is a historical marker in Springfield, Effingham County, erected in 1958. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Effingham County, among 81 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.3666, -81.3097 near Springfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Springfield Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Effingham County Veterans Memorial, Confederate Memorial, and Effingham County Courthouse.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.3666, -81.3097 · Springfield, Effingham County

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