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On November 18, 1864, during the March to the Sea, Sherman made his headquarters at Judge John Harris's plantation near Covington. His troops stripped the surrounding plantations before marching on toward Milledgeville.
Historical Marker
Sherman at Harris’ Quarters
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About this site
Sherman at Harris’ Quarters is a historical marker in Covington, Newton County, erected in 1958. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Newton County, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.5925, -83.7956 near Covington. The nearest cataloged historic site is Echols Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Adams Cemetery, Colley Cemetery, and Rakestraw 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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