Near Rocky Face in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Anderson’s House
Photographed by David Seibert, January 5, 2003
1. Dr. Anderson’s House Marker
These troops, having crossed Taylor’s Ridge, May 7, moved E. to this vicinity. Williams’ 1st & Butterfield’s 3d divs. camped in Dogwood Valley near Trickum; Geary’s 2d div; at the Thornton farm, one mi. S.
The 20th A.C. occupied the Federal sector between Mill Creek Gap & Villanow, during Sherman’s move toward Rocky Face. Demonstrations were made at both Mill Creek Gap & Dug Gap, May 8 -- the latter, 5 mi. S.E., being the scene of Geary’s vain attempt to dislodge the Arkansas & Kentucky defenders, while McPherson’s troops occupied Snake Creek Gap.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-6.)
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. 34° 46.502′ N, 85° 5.465′ W. Marker is near Rocky Face, Georgia, in Whitfield County. It is on Dunnagan Road 0.1 miles Trickum Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocky Face GA 30740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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Photographed by David Seibert, January 5, 2003
2. Dr. Anderson’s House Marker
Looking west on Dunnagan Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,479 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
