Betrayal at Ebenezer Creek
- Betrayal at Ebenezer Creek
The Betrayal at Ebenezer Creek refers to an infamous Civil War incident that occurred during Sherman's March to the Sea. Federal troops under Union Gen. Jefferson C. Davis filed across Ebenezer Creek on December 8, 1864, destroying their pontoon bridge behind them. This action stranded on the other side of the river more than 600 slaves that have been following the army column. With Confederate cavalry under Wheeler approaching, many slaves panicked and drowned as they tried to flee by attempting to cross the creek. [ [http://www.historynet.com/magazines/civil_war_times/3026396.html TheHistoryNet | Civil War Times | Betrayal at Ebenezer Creek ] ]
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