Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

“The Only Advantage of the Day”

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

1. “The Only Advantage of the Day” Marker

Inscription. June 27, 1864. While 8 Federal brigades at Kennesaw Mtn. & at Cheatham Hill, made futile attempts to break Johnston’s line [CS], Schofield's 23d A. C. [US] moved S. from Powder Springs road. This flanking move was opposed by Hood’s A. C., (extended below Kolb’s Farm), & Ross’ cav. [CS] on this the old Sandtown road.

Schofield reached & fortified these crossroads -- a strategic position that posed more of a threat to Johnston’s Kennesaw line than the assaults by 8 brigades further N. -- a fact noted in Sherman’s dispatch to Thomas as “the only advantage of the day”. (38 - IV - 610).

Erected 1954 by Georgia HIstoric Commission. (Marker Number 033-62.)

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 June 27, 1907.

Location. 33° 50.687′ N, 84° 34.967′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Floyd Road and Concord Road, on the right when traveling north on Floyd Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mableton GA 30126, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site: Wm. Moss House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); The Extended Right (approx. 0.2 miles away); The March to Soap Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Well (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sweet Potato House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hearthstone (approx. 1.3 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kitchen House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.

Regarding “The Only Advantage of the Day”. Floyd Road follows the route of the Old Sandtown Road at this point.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

2. “The Only Advantage of the Day” Marker

Looking north on Floyd Road -- the Old Sandtown Road -- toward Kennesaw Mountain.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

3. “The Only Advantage of the Day” Marker

Looking south at the intersection with Concord Road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,737 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.