Baptists and the American Civil War: December 9, 1864
Union General William T. Sherman arrives at Pooler this day, some twelve miles from the port city. Soon, Savannah will be his. Twenty miles from Savannah, Sherman’s rear guard, under the command of Major General Jefferson C.Davis, crosses Ebenezer Creek on pontoon bridges. Up to 5000 fugitive slaves, following the Federal army, are told to…
