Resaca in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Resaca
May 14-15, 1864
Photographed by David Seibert, June 26, 2008
1. Battle of Resaca Marker
At this point the intrenched line of Gen. John B. Hood's Corps (CS) crossed the road ~ this corps being one of the three composing Gen. J.E. Johnston's Army of Tennessee.
Line faced N., Hindman's Div. (CS) on the left extended W. to Camp Creek Valley; Stevenson's Div. (CS) was astride the road and the right of Stewarts Div. (CS) was E. at State R.R. near Conasauga River.
Hardee's & Polk's Corps (CS) were aligned parallel to Camp Creek 0.5 mi. W. ~ left of Army (CS) being on Oostanaula River.
Erected 1997 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 064-4.)
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 14, 1864.
Location. 34° 36.636′ N, 84° 57.067′ W. Marker is in Resaca, Georgia, in Gordon County. It is at the intersection of Chitwood Road NE and U.S. 41, on the left when traveling east on Chitwood Road NE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Resaca GA 30735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Battle of Resaca (here, next to this marker); Battle of Resaca, Georgia (here, next to this
this page online
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, April 29, 2007
2. Battle of Resaca Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 11, 2021
3. Battle of Resaca Markers
Markers on north side of Chitwood Road NE.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,745 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on September 29, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
