Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Kolb's Farm - June 22, 1864
On June 22, 1864, Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston sent Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood's 13,000 troops down Powder Springs Road to stop the Federal army's threat to his flank. When Confederate skirmishers encountered Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker's 11,000-man Union corps here at Kolb's farm, Hood ordered his troops to attack.
Hooker, having learned of Hood's plans from some captured Confederates, ordered his troops to dig in. At 4:00 p.m. Hood sent two of his three divisions toward the waiting Federals. After several unsuccessful charges through the woods, fields, and swamps across the road, the battered Confederates withdrew.
Captions:
“General Hooker Questioning Confederate Prisoners” outside Peter Valentine Kolb’s pioneer log house - the only surviving Civil War-period structure within Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
The Battle of Kolb’s Farm cost Hood’s Confederates more than 1,000 killed, wounded, or missing soldiers while inflicting fewer than 300 casualties on the Federals. However, the bloody assault temporarily stopped Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman’s flanking move and contributed to his decision to attack Kennesaw Mountain five days later on June 27.
Erected by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1864.
Location. 33° 54.635′ N, 84° 35.808′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Powder Springs Road Southwest near Powder Springs Road SW (Georgia Route 360), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Kolb's Farm (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Kolb House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wm. G. McAdoo's Birthplace (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (approx. half a mile away); Historic Dickson House (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb’s Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); Powder Springs Road (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
More about this marker. On the lower left is an illustration depicting "General Hooker Questioning Confederate Prisoners" outside Peter Valentine Kolb's pioneer log house -- the only surviving Civil War-period structure within Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
To the right is a map showing the tactical situation described on the map. The Battle of Kolb's Farm cost Hood's Confederates more than 1,000 killed, wounded, or missing soldiers while inflicting fewer than 300 casualties on the Federals. However, the bloody assault temporarily stopped Union Maj. William T. Sherman's flanking move and contributed to his decision to attack Kennesaw Mountain five days later on June 27.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
7. Kolb House Marker
General Hooker Questions Prisoners
This hewn log house, built about 1836 by a pioneer settler, Peter Valentine Kolb, is the only surviving structure of about a dozen farms, mills and churches existing within the park at the time of the Civil War. The house sustained light damage during the battle of Kolb's Farm, June 22, 1864. It was possibly the headquarters of Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. Altered considerably following the war, the Kolb House was restored to its historic appearance in 1964. It is a government quarters and is not open to the public.
This hewn log house, built about 1836 by a pioneer settler, Peter Valentine Kolb, is the only surviving structure of about a dozen farms, mills and churches existing within the park at the time of the Civil War. The house sustained light damage during the battle of Kolb's Farm, June 22, 1864. It was possibly the headquarters of Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. Altered considerably following the war, the Kolb House was restored to its historic appearance in 1964. It is a government quarters and is not open to the public.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,231 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on March 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.