Allatoona in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Allatoona
October 5, 1864
Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
1. Battle of Allatoona Marker
French's division consisted of Young's, Cockrell's, & Sear's Brigades, [CS] 3,276; losses 799. Corse's command: Alexander's & Rowett's Brigades, [US] 2137; losses, 706.
This battle inspired the gospel hymn, "Hold the fort for I am coming".
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 34° 6.845′ N, 84° 42.918′ W. Marker is in Allatoona, Georgia, in Bartow County. It is on Old Allatoona Road 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is opposite the Clayton House, a landmark of the battle. It is at the edge of the old railroad bed through the rock cut, now a Federally owned trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cartersville GA 30121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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
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Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
2. Battle of Allatoona and Allatoona Pass Markers
The road behind the markers is the old railroad bed, now a Federal trail. The deep cut or rock cut is to the left (west) in this photo. The levee for Lake Allatoona is on the other side of the road.
Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
3. Battle of Allatoona Marker can be seen on the right.
The Old Allatoona Road curves to the left, past the Mooney Cottage. The Clayton House, a major landmark of the battle, is just to the left of this photo.
Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
4. The Clayton House
The Clayton House, a major landmark on the battlefield, faces the Battle of Allatoona marker.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 8, 2024
5. Battle of Allatoona Marker
Marker has been moved from it's original location. It is the marker on the left.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 8, 2024
6. Battle of Allatoona Marker
Marker has been moved from it's original location. It is the marker on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,476 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6. submitted on July 31, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
