Historical Marker

Fenn's Bridge

Davisboro · Washington County · Erected 1957

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The Story

On November 27, 1864, divisions of Sherman's left wing crossed the Ogeechee River here at Fenn's Bridge during the March to the Sea. Wheeler's cavalry failed to destroy the bridge before Union troops secured it.

About this site

Fenn's Bridge is a historical marker in Davisboro, Washington County, erected in 1957. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Washington County, among 118 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.0433, -82.6056 near Davisboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Halls Cross Roads Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sherman's Left Wing, Davisboro City Cemetery, and Whiteoak Cemetery.

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

📍 33.0433, -82.6056 · Davisboro, Washington County

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Cemetery

Halls Cross Roads Cemetery

Davisboro City Cemetery

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