Photograph of Fort McAllister under Federal occupation

Photograph of Fort McAllister under Federal occupation

Descriptive Summary

Title: Photograph of Fort McAllister under Federal occupation
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: circa 1865
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms1025
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah... the sand and mud earthworks [of Fort McAllister] were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his 'March to the Sea'.

"Fort McAllister Historic Park." Georgia State Parks. Fort McAllister State Park website (Retrieved December 10, 2009)

Scope and Content

Stereoscopic view of Federal troops, under the command of General William T. Sherman wheeling ammunition from Fort McAllister near Savannah, Georgia circa 1865.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Photograph of Fort McAllister under Federal occupation, ms1025, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1Photograph, [circa 1865]

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