Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Babb's Settlement

Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008

1. Babb's Settlement Marker

Inscription. Ante-bellum domain of Joel Babb (1809~1882) - on Mill Cr., foot of Rocky Face at Dug Gap.

May 8, 1864. 1 A. M.: Col. W.C.P. Breckinridge’s 9th Ky., Grigsby’s brigade, Wheeler’s cav., descended from Dug Gap & patrolled the roads N. & W. to ascertain if any Federals were there. By 1:30 P. M. Breckinridge found Dogwood Valley swarming with Federals, a brigade of which, in support of Kilpatrick’s cav., was enroute S. to Villanow. Later, the 9th Ky., confronted by 2 brigades, Geary’s div., 20th A. C., moving E., was forced to retreat to Dug Gap. Geary, reaching this vicinity at 3 p. m., deployed his 2 brigades for the storming of Dug Gap.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-9.)

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 8, 1864.

Location. 34° 44.195′ N, 85° 2.477′ W. Marker is in Mill Creek, Georgia, in Whitfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Babb Road, on the right when traveling north on Mill Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dalton GA 30720, 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. Battle of Dug Gap (here, next to this marker);

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a different marker also named Battle of Dug Gap (approx. 1½ miles away); Dug Gap (approx. 1½ miles away); Ascent to Dug Gap (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Dug Gap (approx. 2.6 miles away); Johnny Marcus Memorial Loop (approx. 3.3 miles away); Twentieth Corps in Dogwood Valley (approx. 3.6 miles away); "Callaway Place" - 1814. (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mill Creek.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 19, 2017

2. Babb's Settlement Marker

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 19, 2017

3. Babb's Settlement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2017, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.