Historical Marker

The March to the Sea

Monticello · Jasper County · Erected 2010

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The Story

As Sherman's right wing pushed toward Savannah in November 1864, pontoon bridges flung across the Ocmulgee carried Howard's troops into Jasper County, while Blair's 17th Corps swung through Monticello to ease the crush of men on the road.

About this site

The March to the Sea is a historical marker in Monticello, Jasper County, erected in 2010. 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 33.3122, -83.7467 near Monticello. The nearest cataloged historic site is Williams Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Williams Payne Cemetery, Minter Cemetery, and Jackson Springs.

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

📍 33.3122, -83.7467 · Monticello, Jasper County

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Nearby in Jasper County

Williams Payne Cemetery

Fellowship Primitive Baptist Cemetery