March To The Sea Marker

Originally published January 2017 · p. 24

March To The Sea Marker ATLANTA, GA.—The Sons Of Union Veterans and the Georgia Civil Service Commission, installed a new monument at the starting point, of the United State Army march to the sea from Atlanta. Gen. Sherman along with the Fourteen Corps, departed what is now called Freedom Park, on November 16, 1864, located east of the President Jimmy

New marker installed for Sherman’s March to the Sea. From left to right: Kenneth Griffiths (Georgia Civil War Commission), James Yancey (Georgia Civil War Commission), Sarah Meyer (President of the Department of GA, DUVCW), Beth Findley (Clara Barton Tent, DUVCW), Linda Hartung (Clara Barton Tent, DUVCW) and David Beam (Senior Vice Commander, Department of GA & SC, SUVCW).

March To The Sea Marker — photograph 2 from the original article

Carter Center. General Sherman wrote “that a band struck up the anthem of John Brown’s soul goes marching on” He added “ I never heard the chorus of Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! Done with more spirit.” Submitted by Steve Reilly, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Public Information Officer.

March To The Sea Marker — photograph 3 from the original article