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

The Federal Army at Kingston

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

1. The Federal Army at Kingston Marker

Inscription. May 19, 1864. The 4th, followed by the 14th A.C. [US] reached Kingston, 8 a.m. The 4th turned E. to Cassville; a div. of the 14th sent to Gillem's bridge, Etowah River, finding no retreating Confederates, Johnston's forces [CS] were at Cassville, 5.5 mi. E.

McPherson's 15th and 16th A.C. [US], moving S. from Barnsley's, camped on Woolley's plantation 2 mi. W; 4th, 20th & 23d A.C. at Cassville.

Sherman's forces in camp to May 23, when advance across the Etowah began. Of the 3 bridges, Milam's, Gillem's & Woolley's, only Milam's was burned by the Confederates.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-33.)

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 May 19, 1880.

Location. 34° 14.308′ N, 84° 57.144′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingston Highway (Georgia Route 293) and Hall Station Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingston Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hardee's Corps at Kingston (here, next to this marker); Rome Railroad

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Andrews Raiders at Kingston (approx. 0.4 miles away); House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Memorial Day (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nellie Margaret Harris Applin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kingston's Rich, Historical Past (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

2. The Federal Army at Kingston Marker

Another Georgia Historical Commission Marker, "Hardee's Corps at Kingston", is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.