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

New Hope Battlefield

Photographed by David Seibert, July 4, 2009

1. New Hope Battlefield Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the Northern and the Southern men who gave their all for cherished principles; undivided Union and States’ Rights; in the battle fought here in May, 1864.

Erected 1936 by Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1864.

Location. 33° 57.437′ N, 84° 47.417′ W. Marker is near Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. It is at the intersection of Dallas-Acworth Highway (Georgia Route 381) and Bobo Road, on the left when traveling west on Dallas-Acworth Highway. The marker is in front of the New Hope Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 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 walking distance of this marker: The Worst Aircraft Disaster in Georgia History (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hope Church Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The March of Hardee’s Corps, May 23-25, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of New Hope Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Polk’s March to Lost Mountain

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of New Hope Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Hope Church Phase of Atlanta Campaign (about 300 feet away); Atlanta Campaign (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 4, 2009

2. New Hope Battlefield Marker

The "Battle of New Hope Church" marker and the New Hope Baptist Church are visible in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,564 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.