Hiram in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Lester House
At this time, Hardee’s troops formed the left flank of Johnston’s army.
Enroute back to Dallas, Cleburne’s div. of the corps detoured N. from here to the George Darby house (near Macland Rd.) where it halted until ordered forward to New Hope Church that night.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-21.)
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 24, 1899.
Location. 33° 53.489′ N, 84° 45.349′ W. Marker is in Hiram, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is at the intersection of Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway (U.S. 278) and Hiram-Douglasville Highway (Georgia Route 92), on the right when traveling east on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway. The marker is at the southwest corner of the intersection, at the edge of a restaurant parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hiram GA 30141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Hiram Rosenwald School (approx. 0.8 miles away); George Darby House Cleburne’s H’dq’rs. (approx. one mile away); Eight Point Star (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site: Colley House Hood’s H’dq’rs (approx. 1.3 miles away); Polk’s Corps at Dallas and New Hope Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site: Robertson House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hardee's Corps at Powder Springs (approx. 3.6 miles away); Confederate Line (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hiram.
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