Description
Sherman Glacier is located trends SW to its terminus 1.5 mi. E of Sheridan Glacier, 15 mi. E of Cordova, Chugach Mts.
History
Named in 1910 by Lawrence Martin, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for General William Tecnmseh Sherman, 1820-91, USA, Civil War general of the Union Army. He fought in many battles but is best known for his famous march from Atlanta to the sea . He was promoted to Commander of the USA in 1869. Martin's notes read "he (Sherman) said "war is hell;" so I put him on ice, near the Sheridan Glacier."