Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Garrard’s Cavalry at Roswell
July 5. Garrard reached this point on Willeo Creek, where he camped. From here a regiment was sent to burn the Soap Creek Paper Mills. On the same day a detachment moved to Roswell & while the 7th Pa. Cav. drove the Confederate defenders across the bridge, the cotton & woolen factories were burned.
Erected 1963 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-94.)
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 date for this entry is July 3, 1927.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 59.517′ N, 84° 23.167′ W. Marker was near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker was at the intersection of Lower Roswell Road and Timber Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Roswell Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Marietta GA 30068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location , measured as the crow flies. Hightower (Etowah) Trail (approx. one mile away); Willeo Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hightower (Etowah) Trail (approx. 1½ miles away); Barrington Hall (approx. 1.9 miles away); Bulloch Hall (approx. 2 miles away); W.J. Dolvin House (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Barrington Hall (approx. 2 miles away); Roswell King (approx. 2 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker was standing in January 2010. Text for the missing marker was taken from “Georgia Historical Markers” (Bay Tree Grove, Second Edition 1978) compiled by Carroll P. Scruggs from the records of the Georgia Historical Commission.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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