Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Davis' Cross Roads
Photographed by David Seibert, March 22, 2008
1. Davis' Cross Roads Marker
In June 1864, was an outpost of right wing of Sherman's forces [US], moving from New Hope Church in Paulding Co. toward the State R.R. and the [CS] left flank.
Hardee's Corps [CS] , on the left, occupied a line at Gilgal Church 1.5 mi. S.E.
June 10, Strickland's 3d Brigade of Hascall's 2nd Div. 23d Corps [US], assaulted Cleburne's Sharpshooters [CS] posted here and on adjacent hill.
After a sharp conflict the [CS] withdrew to the lines near Gilgal Church.
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-1.)
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 June 1864.
Location. 33° 58.684′ N, 84° 41.385′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is on Burnt Hickory Road NW 0.1 miles Old Mountain Road NW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of the Dickson House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Military Action at Gilgal Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Battle of Gilgal Church
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Photographed by Ron Wendt, April 8, 2026
2. Davis' Cross Roads Marker
Photographed by Ron Wendt, April 8, 2026
3. Davis' Cross Roads Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,073 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Ron Wendt of Kennesaw, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
