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By David Seibert, November 18, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Battle of Lay's Ferry Marker | | |
Inscription. May 14, 1864. A contingent from Sweeny´s (2d) div., 16th A.C. [US] made a crossing here in pontoon boats, but on a rumor of Confederate crossings upstream, it withdrew.
May 15. The division, supported by Welker´s Artillery [US], crossed in force & deployed to meet the immediate attack by Maj. Gen. W.H.T. Walker´s div.,
Hardee´s A.C. [CS], in the area between the George W. Frix house & the Oostanaula River.
This Federal move on the Confederate left & rear forced Johnston [CS] to evacuate his lines at Resaca.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 064-19.)
Location. 34° 31.005′ N, 84° 59.418′ W. Marker is near Calhoun, Georgia, in Gordon County. Marker is at the intersection of Herrington Bend Road and Hunt Road, on the left when traveling north on Herrington Bend Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calhoun GA 30703, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Lay’s Ferry (approx. 1.5 miles away); Johnston's Rear Guard Stops McPherson (approx. 2.1 miles away); Roland Hayes (approx. 2.2 miles away); Calhoun, Ga, May 18, 1864. (approx. 2.4 miles away); Gordon County (approx. 2.4 miles away); Liberty Church Grounds (approx. 3.8 miles away); Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Battle of Resaca (approx. 3.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Calhoun.| | | | 
By David Seibert, November 18, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Battle of Lay's Ferry Marker | | Hunt Road is to the left; Herrington Bend Road proceeds straight ahead toward the site of Lay's Ferry. | | |
Regarding Battle of Lay's Ferry. The site of Lay's Ferry is off the end of Herrington Bend Road, and is no longer accessible.
Additional comments.
1. Moses Caudle
My family, as many family's had relation on both sides of Civil War. My Great Uncle Moses Caudle was killed at Lay's Ferry on May 14, 1864. Moses Caudle was in the 66th Illinois Infantry, Company I, Union Side. I have read that Moses was the only one from his unit that was killed that day. My relation have never been able to find out where he was buried. We assume he may be buried with the unknown. If anyone knows where he is buried, let me know. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor — Submitted April 16, 2012, by Louis L. Caudle of Spring Grove, Illinois.
Credits. This page originally submitted on November 26, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 944 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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