Resaca Battlefield State Historic Site

Resaca Battlefield State Historic Site. . Welcome to the Resaca Battlefield Historic Site. During the Civil War, the Union Army commanded by General William T. Sherman fought the Confederate Army commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston here at the village of Resaca early in the Campaign for Atlanta. The battle took place between the 13th to 15th of May 1864. Only a portion of the battlefield is preserved within the park; however, you may also visit related sites in Resaca such as Fort Wayne and the Resaca Confederate Cemetery. Additional portions of the battlefield are preserved by Gordon County but not open to the public except during special events., The park's trails are marked on this map. Numerous interpretive trail waysides tell the story of the battle and include interpretive waysides for children. We hope you enjoy your visit. Please remember to be respectful of this hallowed ground., Timeline of Battle: , Early May, 1864: General Johnston's Confederate army encamped along Rocky Face Ridge . General Sherman's Union army camped at Chattanooga , 7 to 11 May: Portions of both armies battled at Buzzard's Roost Pass (Mill Creek Gap) and Dug Gap along Rocky Face Ridge , 9 May: McPherson's Army of the Tennessee advanced to Bald Hill at Resaca through Snake Creek Gap before retreating , 10 May: General Sherman abandoned attempts at Mill Creek Gap and Dug Gap and proceeded south to Snake Creek Gap , 10 to 12 May: Confederate army took up position in entrenchments at Resaca , 10 to 13 May: Skirmishing occurred in Camp Creek valley as each army moved into position , 14 May: Palmer's XIV and Schofield's XXIII corps attacked Hood's and Hardee's corps during mid-day . Logan's XV Corps (Army of the Tennessee) attacked Polk's Corps late afternoon . Hooker's XX Corps moved to northern position as reinforcement . Sweeny moved a portion of XIV Corps to Lay's Ferry , 15 May: Hooker's XX Corps attacked Hood's Corps . Counter attack occurred later in day as Stewart and Stevenson's divisions advanced on Hooker's and Howard's corps. . Logan's XV Corps artillery moved into range of Resaca's railroad and bridge . Sweeny's forces crossed at Lay's Ferry . General Johnston began retreat across Oostanaula River, Please Read and Obey These Park Rules , 1. Do not walk or climb on earthworks or trenches. , 2. Keep all pets on a leash. , 3. Metal detectors are not allowed on any federal or state property. Do not remove any artifacts from this battlefield. , 4. Motorized vehicles, horses, and bicycles are not allowed off roadway or on the trails. , 5. No camping or campfires. , 6. Area is closed to public at dark. , 7. Please do not litter , carry out what you carry in. , 8. Park open at posted dates and times. , 9. Report any damage to historic resources to 911., Captions: , Top left: William Scaife's map of the Battle of Resaca , Bottom left: Kurz and Allison's Battle of Resaca , May 13 to 16, 1864, published circa 1889