Aragon in Polk County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Davis & Dodge at Peek’s Spring
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
1. Davis & Dodge at Peek’s Spring Marker
May 24. Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis’ (2nd) div., 14th Corps, Army of the Cumberland [US], camped at the spring, enroute from Rome to Dallas.
These troops were part of the right wing of Sherman’s forces, moving to outflank Johnston’s army [CS] at Allatoona. This resulted in 10 days of battle at New Hope Church & Dallas, in Paulding County.
Erected 1992 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 115-2.)
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 May 23, 1864.
Location. 34° 2.889′ N, 85° 3.743′ W. Marker is in Aragon, Georgia, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of Rome Highway (Georgia Route 101) and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Rome Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aragon GA 30104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Logan’s 15th Corps at Swaintown (approx. ľ mile away); Rockmart Memorial Park
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Another marker is no longer nearby. McPherson’s March to Dallas (was approx. 2˝ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker with the same title erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
2. Davis & Dodge at Peek’s Spring Marker
Looking south toward Aragon on Rome Highway (Ga 101); the construction of a marker post, with rebar steel inside the concrete, is visible here (although not by intent).
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
3. Davis & Dodge at Peek’s Spring Marker
Looking north toward Rome; the Rome Highway (Ga 101) is to the left, with West 1st Street leading to the right (and the spring).
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
4. Peek's Spring Today
The spring in Aragon has been dammed to create a small lake, now a recreational area.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,762 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
