Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker

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Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads

By David Seibert, April 27, 2010

1. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker

Inscription. From this vicinity was launched the 1st attacks by Sherman’s forces [US] on Johnston’s Kennesaw lines [CS], after withdrawal of both armies from Paulding County.

June 6, 1864. 20th A. C. [US] occupied E-W line on Stilesboro rd. (facing S.,) extending 1 mi. E. Old Mt. Olivet Ch. stood .25 mi. E; it was burned the same day.

June 9. Cox’s Div. (23d A. C.) [US] took position W. along Stilesboro rd., connecting with Hascall’s Div. [US] astride Burnt Hickory rd. The objective of Federal forces was Hardee’s A. C. [CS] from Gilgal Ch. to Pine Mtn.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-25.)

Location. 33° 59.895′ N, 84° 40.53′ W. Marker is in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Acworth-Due West Road and Stilesboro Road, on the left when traveling south on Acworth-Due West Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Route of Polk’s Corps (approx. one mile away); Durham House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of the Dickson House (approx. 1.5 miles away); Davis' Cross Roads (approx. 1.6 miles away); General Leonidas Polk Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Reversed Trench (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pine Mountain (approx. 1.8 miles away); Battle of Gilgal Church (approx. 2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Kennesaw.

By David Seibert, April 27, 2010

2. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker

Looking north on Acworth-Due West Road, toward Acworth and the town of Kennnesaw

By David Seibert, April 27, 2010

3. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker

Looking south from Acworth-Due West Road (Sandtown Road) at the Stilesboro Road intersection

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 519 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.