Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Georgia Militia on Turner's Ferry Road
Johnston stated he left the Smyrna-Ruff’s mill line because of Smith’s & Ross’ failure to hold his left flank on Turner’s Ferry rd.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-70.)
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 4, 1737.
Location. 33° 48.749′ N, 84° 32.269′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Veterans Memorial Highway SE (U.S. 78) 0.2 miles east of Pebblebrook Road SE, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Veterans Memorial Highway SE, Mableton GA 30126, 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. Federals Halted by Johnston’s River Line (approx. 0.9 miles away); Advance of the 17th A.C. Toward the River (approx. 1.3 miles away); Johnston’s River Line (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Mitchell House (approx. 2 miles away); Toward the River (approx. 2 miles away); United Distributors (approx. 2.1 miles away); Turner's, Howell's Baker's & Sandtown Ferries (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mable Plantation African American Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.