Founded around 1880 on the site of a former Creek settlement, Shady Dale earned its place in history when Sherman's 14th Corps tramped through in November 1864 during the March to the Sea.
Shady Dale
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Shady Dale is a historical marker in Shady Dale, Jasper County. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Jasper County, among 58 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.4011, -83.5898 near Shady Dale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Providence Baptist Church (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Providence Baptist Cemetery, Shady Dale Cemetery, and Midway Church Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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