Union soldiers overtake a Confederate Home

By Debbie Luurie-Smith
     According to The Civil War in Georgia, an illustrated travelers guide by Richard J. Lenz, the Griswoldville area was the scene of several significant events during the Civil War.  This area witnessed the destruction by U.S. Gen. George Stoneman's cavalry until they were stopped at Round Oak by Confederate cavalry under Genre. Alfred Iverson, Jr.  When Sherman's Right Wing moved through the area during his "March to the Sea," it was attacked by much inferior Georgia Militia forces, resulting in a tragic and unnecessary slaughter at Griswoldville.