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The militia who fell here on November 22, 1864 were largely old men and boys, hastily mustered to face Sherman; their doomed charges across this field cost them more than tenfold the Union loss.
Historical Marker
Battle of Griswoldville (Gray)
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About this site
Battle of Griswoldville is a historical marker in Gray, Jones County, erected in 1957. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Jones County, among 63 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.9292, -83.4048 near Gray. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ethridge - Minter Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Garrison Road, New Salem Baptist Cemetery, and Newton Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Also at or near Gray, Jones County
“Battle of Griswoldville” names 4 distinct records in Jones County. This page is the historical marker erected in 1957 in Gray. The others:
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