Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Flooded Gap
May, 1864
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008
1. The Flooded Gap Marker
The Confederate defenders of Dalton impounded the waters of Mill Creek by a dam, in the gap, as a measure of defense when Federal forces under Sherman assailed this opening in Rocky Face Ridge. This temporary lake, together with fortifications in &
bordering the gap, prevented its seizure by the 14th Army Corps.
May 8: three abortive attempts to cut the dam were made by detachments from the 34th Illinois. Operations of the 14 Army Corps against Mill Creek Gap (May 8-12), served to engage the attention of Dalton`s defenders (as did the attacks in Crow Valley), while McPherson`s Army of the Tennessee seized Snake Creek Gap 14 miles southward.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-15.)
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 day of the year for for this entry is May 8.
Location. 34° 48.078′ N, 85° 0.71′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mill Creek Gap (here, next to this marker); Confederate Defense of Mill Creek Gap (here, next to this marker); George Disney's Grave (here, next to this marker); Atlanta Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Mill Creek Gap (a few steps from this marker); Rocky Face Ridge Phase (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Mill Creek Gap (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Mill Creek Gap (approx. 0.7 miles away).
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, April 16, 2014
2. The Flooded Gap Marker
In 2014 the Flooded Gap Marker was placed here at the Atlanta Campaign Roadside Park.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, April 16, 2014
3. The Flooded Gap Marker
Markers location in relation to the Rocky Face Ridge Phase Atlanta Campaign Roadside Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,338 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
