Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Mitchell House
Ante-bellum res. of Wiley Martin Mitchell
— 1800 - 1857 —
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
1. The Mitchell House Marker
Inscription.
The Mitchell House. Ante-bellum res. of Wiley Martin Mitchell. Cited in Official Records of the Atlanta Campaign, 1864, as the “Widow Mitchell” house. A key position of the Federal right wing in military operations on the Sandtown rd. during the retreat of Johnston’s forces S. from Kennesaw to the Chattahoochee River. McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee [US] occupied this intersection of the Sandtown and Turner’s Ferry roads, July 5-9. From this strategic position, demonstrations made toward crossings at and below Turner’s Ferry, signified an intention to outflank Johnston’s River line [CS].
Cited in Official Records of the Atlanta Campaign, 1864, as the “Widow Mitchell” house. A key position of the Federal right wing in military operations on the Sandtown rd. during the retreat of Johnston’s forces S. from Kennesaw to the Chattahoochee River. McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee [US] occupied this intersection of the Sandtown & Turner’s Ferry roads, July 5-9. From this strategic position, demonstrations made toward crossings at & below Turner’s Ferry, signified an intention to outflank Johnston’s River line [CS].
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-67.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 33° 48.673′ N, 84° 34.313′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Mableton Parkway (Georgia Route 139) and Old Gordon Road, on the right when traveling north on Mableton Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mableton GA 30126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking north on Mableton Parkway toward Mableton. The Union advance was from this direction.
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
4. The Mitchell House Marker
Looking south on Mableton Parkway, toward Atlanta and Johnston's River Line
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
5. The Mitchell House
This house, on Old Gordon Road near the marker, has been reported to be the Mitchell House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,587 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.