Resaca in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Resaca
Photographed by David Seibert, October 24, 2006
1. Battle of Resaca Marker
Hood's line, (CS) beginning E. at State R.R. ran W. to point atop ridge (S) where Hardee's rt. joined it & together with Polk's Corps, (CS) the line was prolonged 3 miles S. to the Oostanaula River.
May 13, 1864, Sherman's forces (US) reached the old Dalton-Calhoun rd., W. of here (via Snake Cr. Gap). On 14th, from ridges W. of Camp Creek, 2 assaults were made on Johnston's line (CS) - one, 2.5 mi. southward - the other in this vicinity.
In both attacks, the Federals moved across the creek toward ridges on this, the E. side of the valley.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 064-5.)
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 13, 1864.
Location. 34° 36.353′ N, 84° 57.326′ W. Marker is in Resaca, Georgia, in Gordon County. It is on Rooker Road NW 0.4 miles west of U.S. 41, on the right when traveling west. 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: The Resaca Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hooker's XX Corps Moves North (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 26, 2021
2. Battle of Resaca Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,825 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 August 28, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
