Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Davis' Div. at Dallas
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
1. Davis' Div. at Dallas Marker
These troops left Resaca, Gordon County, May 16, & marched to Rome via a route west of the Oostanaula River. Leaving Rome, May 24, the command moved by Peeks Spring (at Aragon), to Van Wert, where a road east led via Bishops Bridge to Dallas.
Entering the town, Davis div. marched east to the New Hope Church Road (State Highway 92) & established an intrenched line on the left of McPhersons Army of the Tenn. [US].
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-8.)
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 26, 1947.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 55.749′ N, 84° 50.626′ W. Marker was in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. It was at the intersection of Confederate Avenue (Georgia Route 61) and Polk Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Confederate Avenue. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker was in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 one mile of this location, measured as the crow flies: A. Lafayette Bartlett (approx. 0.4 miles away); Paulding County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bullock Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Paulding County World War Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); The City of Dallas, Georgia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dallas - New Hope Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dallas (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Orphan Brigade at Dallas (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
Additional commentary.
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Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
2. Davis' Div. at Dallas Marker
Looking north on Confederate Avenue (Ga 61), with Polk Avenue to the left.
Within the last couple of months this Historical Marker has disappeared. It's post had been removed previously and it was sitting in its post hole very close to the ground which can be seen in the google street view as of today.
— Submitted July 13, 2026.
2. Marker is being refurbished
I've received word that this marker is being refurbished and will be back up some time next month, but perhaps at a different location nearby. Likely at Dallas Memorial Gardens.
— Submitted September 4, 2026, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Check Dallas Memorial Gardens for this marker after Oct 2026, photograph it there, and follow FAQ No. 30. • Can you help?
