Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dallas - New Hope Line
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
1. Dallas - New Hope Line Marker
From a point 2 mi. S. of Dallas, the embattled Confederate & Federal forces, extending N.E. on a 10 mi. front, maintained daily conflict for 10 days, May 25 - June 4.
This Paulding County phase of the Atlanta Campaign was incident to Sherman’s flanking operations [US] W. & S.W. of the Allatoona Mtns. Johnston’s forces [CS] held the Federals in this sector until they moved E. to the State R.R.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-29.)
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 25, 1828.
Location. 33° 55.532′ N, 84° 50.078′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. It is at the intersection of Merchants Drive (Georgia Route 61) and East Memorial Drive ( Route 381), on the right when traveling west on Merchants
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in 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 walking distance of this marker: A. Lafayette Bartlett (approx. 0.4 miles away); Paulding County World War Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bullock Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Paulding County (approx. 0.4 miles away); The City of Dallas, Georgia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dallas (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Orphan Brigade at Dallas (approx. half a mile away); The Orphan Brigade (approx. 0.8 miles
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
2. Dallas - New Hope Line Marker
Looking north on Ga Highway 381, toward New Hope Church and the battlefield known as "The Hell Hole."
Another marker is no longer nearby. Davis' Div. at Dallas (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by David Seibert, June 14, 2009
3. Dallas - New Hope Line Marker
Looking east, toward Dallas and the south end of the Federal and Confederate line
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,144 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
