Historical Marker

The Ogeechee River

Louisville · Jefferson County · Erected 1957

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The Story

Sherman's left wing reached this river on November 28, 1864, only to find Wheeler's cavalry had burned eight bridges; Indiana pioneers laid pontoons and a log corduroy road through the swamp to push the march toward the sea.

About this site

The Ogeechee River is a historical marker in Louisville, Jefferson County, erected in 1957. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Jefferson County, among 122 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.9836, -82.4394 near Louisville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crossing the Ogeechee River (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rocky Comfort Creek, Pierce Grove Cemetery, and Old Market.

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

📍 32.9836, -82.4394 · Louisville, Jefferson County

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