Battle of New Hope Church Marker

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Near Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of New Hope Church

By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

1. Battle of New Hope Church Marker

Inscription. Lt. Gen. J. B. Hood’s A.C. [CS], having marched from the Etowah River, reached New Hope Ch., May 25, 1864, in time to halt Gen. J. W. Geary’s (2d) div., 20th A.C. [US], which had detoured near Owens’ Mill enroute to Dallas by New Hope.

Checked by Hood’s outposts near the mill, the Federals advanced & struck Stewart’s div. [CS] astride the road at this point -- the left brigade (Stovall’s) in the cemetery, with no intrenchments.

Followed then several hours of bitter conflict -- late afternoon & night -- in rain & thunderstorm. Battle renewed next day.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-28.)

Location. 33° 57.394′ N, 84° 47.421′ W. Marker is near Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is at the intersection of Dallas-Acworth Highway (Georgia Route 381) and Bobo Road, on the left when traveling west on Dallas-Acworth Highway. Click for map. The marker is located at the New Hope Baptist Church. 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. Atlanta Campaign (here, next to this marker); The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864 (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 Worst Aircraft Disaster in Georgia History (about 400 feet away); The Federal Attack on Hood’s Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnston's Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brown's Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Dallas.

By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

2. Battle of New Hope Church Marker

The New Hope Baptist Church is in the background. This is not the church which stood during the battle.

Also see . . . Battle of New Hope Church. A brief description of the battle, with a variety of references and other information. (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

3. Battle of New Hope Church Marker

Looking across Georgia Highway 381, at the cemetery mentioned in the text

By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

4. Battle of New Hope Church Marker

Looking west from the church; Georgia Highway 381 (at the left) runs to Dallas, another important point during this campaign.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.