Wilson's Raid Heritage TrailSM
(This heritage trail is currently in development)

 

 

(Alabama)

(entering Georgia from Alabama)

(Columbus)

(West Point)

(LaGrange)

(Double Bridges)

(Thomaston)

(Moores Crossing)

(Culloden)

(Montpelier Springs)

(Mimm's Mill)

(Macon)

Macon Defensive Fortifications 

Macon Defensive Fortifications As Federal armies penetrated further into Georgia, Macon hastily constructed an impressive ring of defensive fortifications.  General Sherman largely by-passed the city in 1864, but General Wilson did not in 1865.

GPS: 32.8517, -83.6364

Macon City Hall 

Macon City Hall  Built in 1837, City Hall was used as a Civil War hospital, then as Georgia’s temporary capitol building during and after the March to the Sea.  It was also a Confederate surrender site to General Wilson on April 20, 1865.

GPS: 32.8363, -83.6323

Lanier House (Hotel)

The Bear’s Den

Cowles-Bond House

Cowles-Bond House  Named for its first two owners, and also known today as the Woodruff House, this antebellum home overlooking downtown Macon was used by General Wilson as his residence and headquarters during the city’s occupation.

GPS: 32.8419, -83.6341

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