Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Johnston's Headquarters

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

1. Johnston's Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

During the fighting at Dallas, New Hope Church, Pickett’s Mill & elsewhere along the opposing Confederate & Federal lines, General J. E. Johnston [CS] had h'dq'rs at the Wm. Wigley house (which stood near here) May 25 - June 1, 1864.

Posey Wigley (10 yr. old son of Wm. & Fanny), later recalled seeing Gen. Johnston at his widowed mother’s house & removal of family & household goods to a place of safety -- hence, Lt. T. B. Mackall's reference to "Widow Wigley's deserted house" as Johnston’s headquarters (O.R. 38, III, 987).

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-17.)

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 year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 56.883′ N, 84° 47.333′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is at the intersection of Bobo Road and Folsom Road, on the right when traveling north on Bobo Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of New Hope Church Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dedicated to the Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Atlanta Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); New Hope Church Phase of Atlanta Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of New Hope Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Polk’s March to Lost Mountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of New Hope Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

2. Johnston's Headquarters Marker

There is no trace of the Wigley house today.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

3. Johnston's Headquarters Marker

Looking south on Bobo Road

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2009

4. Johnston's Headquarters Marker

Looking north on Bobo Road toward New Hope Church, 3/4 mile distant.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.