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Inscription. (Preface): The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman's objective was to join Gen. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The depression in front of you is the remnant of trenches dug by the 1st Regiment Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. In addition to field works such as trenches, the members of the regiment built bridges, warehouses, and ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following morning, the Left Wing continued east along this road, meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnstons Confederates in the Battle ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Johnston's Confederates checked Sherman's Union army, March 19-21, 1865. Historic site 2½ Mi. E. , Erected 1907 by Department of Archives and History. (Marker Number H 1: ), , Location. 35° 16.927′ N, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. One-half mile south of, this point, across the, road, Brig. Gen. J. D. Morgans Union Div-, ision halted the main, Confederate charge, March 19, 1865, in one, of the fiercest engage-, ments of the battle. , Erected by ... More on HMDB

Inscription. You are standing at the Morris farm, where part of the Union XX Corps arrived late in the afternoon on March 19,1865, to stop the main Confederate assault, which had crushed Carlins division of the XIV Corps at the Cole ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Brig. Gen. W. P. Carlins, Division attacked the, Confederate line above, the road here on March, 19. Repulsed, they threw, up works but were, driven out by the Con-, federate charge. , Erected by Archives and Highway ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Stood in this field. Scene of heavy fighting, March 19. Destroyed, on March 20 by Con-, federate artillery to, prevent sniping. , Erected by Archives and Highway Commission. , Location. 35° 18.9′ N, 78° ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Shermans Left and, Right Wings joined, forces here during the, afternoon of March 20, 1865. They constructed, works across the road, and skirmished with, the Confederates. , Erected b... More on HMDB

Inscription. Constructed by First, Michigan Engineers and, others, March 19, 1865. Occupied by Federals, throughout the battle. Works begin 75 yards, behind this marker. , Erected by Archives and ... More on HMDB