Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The River Patrol & Cochran’s Ford
Photographed By David Seibert, March 5, 2009
1. The River Patrol & Cochran’s Ford Marker
Pending Federal crossings of the Chattahoochee, Gen. E. M. McCook's cav. div. [US] screened 4th and 23d Corps movements to fords and ferries in this vicinity, July 6, 15, 1864.July 7, Brownlow's 1st Tennessee reg't., Dorr’s brigade (McCook's cav.) seized the upper island near Power’s Ferry, as an observation point.
July 9, Col. Dorr, with a detachment, crossed at the mouth of Soap Cr., 3 mi. N. (Schofield's crossing, July 8), to scout the country below. Another detachment crossed at Cochran’s Ford (1.25 mi. S. of Soap Cr.), as a support. Dismounted, carrying guns and cartridges aloft, they waded the deep stream, wearing nothing but hats.
Erected 1989 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 033-89.)
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 July 6, 1936.
Location. 33° 54.136′ N, 84° 26.639′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Cochran
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Power's Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Genuine Parts Company (approx. 0.9 miles away); Howard's 4th A.C. Line (approx. one mile away); 4th & 23d A.C. Advance (approx. 1.6 miles away); Confederate Battery Position (approx. 1.7 miles away); Isom's Ferry (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Hargrove House (approx. 2.1 miles away); The 4th Corps Posted Along the River (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 5, 2009
2. The River Patrol & Cochran’s Ford Marker and the Power's Ferry Marker
The parking lot for the Chattahoochee River NRA is in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 5, 2009
3. The Chattachoochee River at the Cochran Unit, Chattahoochee NRA
This view is near where the "naked Federals" crossed the river.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,197 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
