1986
There was a small campsite for the Union army which was likely a forward group for the Union force camped at Reeves Creek which was at where Hwy 138 just west of I-75 today. The Walt Stephens site was discovered by the property owner. We were contacted and a two day survey of the site was conducted. This area is WSW of Stockbridge in western Henry County. The site yielded a few artifacts. These were catalogued and sent for further analysis.
Artifacts recovered:
1. 5 dropped .58 cal bullets
2. 1 dropped Williams Cleaner bullet
3. 1 US box plate
4. 8 .69 cal balls
5. 2 US eagle buttons
6. 1 pocket knife
References :
1. O.R. Records Washington DC.
2. Atlas of the Civil War.
