Resaca in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Resaca

Photographed By David Seibert, June 26, 2008

1. Battle of Resaca Marker

Inscription.

May 16, 1864. Johnston's forces (CS) withdrew from Resaca via pontoon, R. R. & trestle bridges over the Oostanaula River.

The 4th & two divs. Of the 14th Corps (US) rebuilt 2 bridges which had been burned & followed the retreating Confederates S., along R. R. and highway. Davis' (2d ) Div., 14th A. C. (US) moved W. of R. to Rome.

The 20th & two divs. of 23d A.C. (US) moved E. to Fites Ferry, Conasauga R., enroute to Coosawattee R. crossings - McClure's Ferry & the one at Fields Mill. Army of the Tenn. (US) crossed Oostanaula R. at Lay's Ferry near Snake Cr., 6 mi. S. W.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 064-11.)

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 16, 1886.

Location. 34° 34.824′ N, 84° 56.589′ W. Marker is in Resaca, Georgia, in Gordon County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Resaca Beach Boulevard (Georgia Route 136), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 41. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Resaca GA 30735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Fort Wayne (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry C. Wayne (approx.

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0.3 miles away); 28th Ga. Co. G, Freeman's Guard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dancers in the Red Clay Minuet (approx. 0.6 miles away); Resaca — A Defensible Position (approx. 0.6 miles away); Crossing the Oostanaula at Lay's Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oostanaula River Bridges (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Road to Resaca (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Resaca.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 17, 2022

2. Battle of Resaca Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,635 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.