Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

1. Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw Marker

Inscription. A point on the intrenched line of Loring’s (formerly Polk’s) A.C., [CS] which extended from the mtn. down its E. slope to the Bell’s Ferry rd. This sector was held by Featherston's div. -- the rt. of the corps. Hood’s A.C. [CS] prolonged the line E. beyond the Canton rd., where Wheeler’s cav. [CS] was posted. June 21, Featherston extended E. to occupy the line vacated by Hood’s A.C. when it was shifted to the left of the line below Kennesaw, on Powder Springs road.

June 27. Featherston & Wheeler withstood a spirited attack by the 17th A.C., which advanced S. from the Brushy Mountain area.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-51.)

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 June 21, 1940.

Location. 33° 58.856′ N, 84° 33.965′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Old 41 Highway NW and Hames Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Old 41 Highway NW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1658 Old 41 Highway NW, Marietta GA 30060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tool House Location (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Camp Brumby

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Education Building Location (approx. 0.4 miles away); Digging in for Defense (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barracks Location (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oil House Location (approx. 0.4 miles away); Forge Location (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

2. Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw Marker

Looking northwest, with Kennesaw Mountain in the background

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

3. Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw Marker

Looking southeast on Old 41 Highway, toward Bells Ferry Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,191 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.