Adairsville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mosteller's Mills

Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008

1. Mosteller's Mills Marker

Inscription. Five miles NE on State Highway 140 - a notable plantation and manufacturing center of the 1860's.

The Federal 23rd Corps, left wing of Sherman's forces [US] marching southward from Resaca, having crossed at Field's Mill, Coosawattee River, enroute to Cassville, camped at Mosteller's May 18, 1864.

Butterfield's Div., of the 20th Corps [US], having crossed at Field's, also marched by Mosteller's. Geary's and William's Divisions, 20th Corps, were joined at Adairsville by Butterfield.

Erected 1959. (Marker Number 008-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1913.

Location. 34° 22.016′ N, 84° 55.565′ W. Marker is in Adairsville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Springs Road and South Cass Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Springs Road. The marker is one of three located in front of the East View Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adairsville GA 30103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnston's Army at Adairsville (here, next to this marker); Federal Armies at Adairsville

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(here, next to this marker); The Great Locomotive Chase (approx. half a mile away); Joe P. Bowdoin, M.D. (approx. half a mile away); Adairsville, Georgia (approx. half a mile away); Historic Trimble House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Major John Lewis (approx. 1.3 miles away); McPherson’s Troops March to Barnsley’s (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adairsville.

Markers at the East View Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008

2. Markers at the East View Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,882 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.