Campaign for Atlanta Began Here Marker

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Near Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Campaign for Atlanta Began Here

By David Seibert, November 14, 2008

1. Campaign for Atlanta Began Here Marker

Inscription. The 4th A.C., marching from Cleveland, Tenn. reached Catoosa Springs May 4, 1864. The 23d A.C., via Cleveland & Red Clay, camped in this vicinity. Both corps moved S. from these positions toward Dalton, May 7.

The 4th A.C. went by direct rd. to Tunnel Hill; the 23d to Crow Valley, E. of Rocky Face.

The elevated ground N. is the site of the Dr. Lee house. Observing the initial troop movements from the yard of the Lee house, were officers of the Federal high command: Sherman, Thomas, Schofield, Howard, Newton, Stanley, & Cox.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 023-4.)

Location. 34° 54.054′ N, 85° 1.494′ W. Marker is near Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Catoosa Parkway (Georgia Route 2) and Tunnel Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Catoosa Parkway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. 4th Corps' Route to Tunnel Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Standing Monument (approx. 1.9 miles away); Catoosa Springs Confederate Hospitals (approx. 1.9 miles away); Harris' Gap (approx. 2.7 miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 3 miles away); Old Stone Presbyterian Church (approx. 3 miles away); Stone Church (approx. 3 miles away); Stone Church And Catoosa Station (approx. 3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Ringgold.