Kingston in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis
Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
1. House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis Marker
May 19-23, 1864
Assuming the Johnston's army [CS] had moved, from Adairsville, directly on Kingston & the river crossings S., May 18, led Sherman to concentrate his forces here -- only to discover that Johnston had gone directly to Cassville where, without making a stand, he retreated to Allatoona, May 20th. Sherman countered May 23, by moving due S.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-35.)
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 month for this entry is May 1880.
Location. 34° 14.123′ N, 84° 56.807′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Johnson Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, 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 distance of this marker: The Andrews Raiders at Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home
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Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008
2. House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,237 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
