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The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864
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By David Seibert, July 4, 2009 | |
| | | 1. The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864 Marker | | |
Inscription. Lt. Gen. Hardee’s A.C. [CS], having marched from Stegall’s Station (Emerson) near the Etowah River & camped at the Dr. Smith house, May 23rd, passed New Hope Church on the 24th, enroute to the Dallas front.
This moving left flank of Gen. J. E. Johnston’s army [CS] sought to checkmate the right of Sherman’s army [US] marching from Kingston in a wide circuit via Van Wert to Dallas.
Hood’s corps [CS], following Hardee’s from the Etowah, reached New Hope Church, May 25, in time to intercept Hooker’s troops US] in their move toward this position.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-16.)
Location. 33° 57.398′ N, 84° 47.424′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is on Bobo Road near Hosiery Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. The marker is located in a small park with several other markers, at the edge of the New Hope Baptist Church parking lot. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle of New Hope Church (a few steps from this marker); Atlanta Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Polk’s March to Lost Mountain (a few steps from this marker); New Hope Battlefield (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Federal Attack on Hood’s Corps (about 800 feet away); Johnston's Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brown's Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Battle of Pickett’s Mill (approx. 1.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Dallas. |
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By David Seibert, July 4, 2009 | |
| | | 2. The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864 Marker | | The marker is to the far right in this small park, with several other markers. Bobo Road is to the right. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on July 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on July 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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