Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hamilton House
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008
1. Hamilton House Marker
This brick house & the stone spring house in the low ground back of it, were built by John Hamilton about 1840.During the Winter, 1863-1864, when the Confederate Army of Tennessee, under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, occupied Dalton, Brig. Gen. J.H. Lewis of the celebrated 'orphan Brigade', of Kentucky, had h'dq'rs here -- his tent near the spring house.
The Army of Tennessee, under Gen. Bragg, withdrew from Missionary Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863, to Dalton, where Gen. Johnston succeeded to the command, Dec. 27. Outnumbered & outflanked, by Sherman's forces, Johnston evacuated Dalton May 12-13, 1864.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1781.
Location. 34° 46.874′ N, 84° 58.338′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Chattanooga
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hamilton House (a few steps from this marker); The Huff House (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Cleburne’s Proposal to Arm Slaves (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Whitefield (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tristram Dalton (approx. 0.7 miles away); Western and Atlantic Railroad Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); William C. Martin House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008
2. Hamilton House and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008
3. Hamilton House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,435 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
