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

Johnston’s River Line

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

1. Johnston’s River Line Marker

Inscription. July, 1864, a heavy, intrenched line of field works, from the mouth of Nickajack Cr. (.8 mi. S. W.) extended N. E. to a point 1 mi. above State R. R. bridge. This line, prepared in advance, was occupied by Johnston’s forces [CS] when they withdrew from the Smyrna - Ruff’s Mill line, July 5. Ga. Militia held the ferries below Nickajack. In sequence, N. E., were Hood’s, Hardee’s & Loring’s corps. The line was evacuated July 9, after the Federals crossed above State R. R. bridge. This line is said to have been the heaviest field works of the Atlanta Campaign. In 1935 their formidable character was still visible along Oakdale Rd., & just above the State R. R.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-72.)

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° 48′ N, 84° 30.833′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 278) and Oakdale Road, on the right when traveling west on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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

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are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Federals Halted by Johnston’s River Line (approx. 0.8 miles away); Georgia Militia on Turner's Ferry Road (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Hedgerows Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Carpenter Shop (approx. 1.8 miles away); Birthplace of Allison Nelson (approx. 1.8 miles away); Whittier Mill Village (approx. 1.8 miles away); Whittier Cotton Mill and Village (approx. 1.9 miles away); Shoupade Park (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Advance of the 17th A.C. Toward the River (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

2. Johnston’s River Line Marker

Looking east on US 278 toward the Chattachoochee River, and Atlanta

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2010

3. Johnston’s River Line Marker

Looking west on US 278, toward Nickajack Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,313 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.