Request Material
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.