Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Robert McAfee House

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

1. Robert McAfee House Marker

Inscription. After the seizure of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) by Sherman’s forces, June 9, 1864, Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard’s cav. div. [US] was posted on the left flank during operations on the Kennesaw Mountain front.

Garrard’s cav. guarded Noonday Creek valley from Woodstock to the left of the 17th A. C. (in the rugged Brushy Mtn. area), with patrols on the Canton, Bell’s Ferry & Alabama roads. Daily conflict with his opponent—Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's Cavalry [CS]—marked the period from June 11 to July 3.

The Robert McAfee house was Garrard’s h’dq’rs, during a portion of this period.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-48.)

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 June 9, 1716.

Location. 34° 0.851′ N, 84° 32.913′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Barrett Parkway NW / Piedmont Road NE, on the right when traveling south on Bells Ferry Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brushy Mountain Line (approx. 2.3 miles away); Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Eyes for the Armies (approx. 2.7 miles away); Peachtree Trail (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lining Up for Death (approx. 2.7 miles away); A Grim and Silent Kennesaw (approx. 2.7 miles away); Clash at Kennesaw (approx. 2.7 miles away); Digging in for Defense (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

2. Robert McAfee House Marker

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

3. Robert McAfee House Marker

Over 100 Year Old Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

4. Over 100 Year Old Tree

Robert McAfee House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

5. Robert McAfee House

Photographed By Michael Cruce, March 2, 2007

6. Robert McAfee House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2007, by Michael Cruce of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5,154 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 14, 2007, by Michael Cruce of Marietta, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.