Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The March to Soap Creek
By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
1. The March to Soap Creek Marker
Schofield's 23d A. C. [US] marked time in this vicinity while McPherson’s Army of the Tenn. [US] made demonstrations at Chattahoochee ferries below Johnston’s River Line [CS] -- indicating, falsely, that crossings would be made there while actual passages upstream were planned.July 6, 1864. The 23d A. C. began its march to upper reaches of the river by moving E. on this, the old Concord Road via the battlefields of Ruff’s Mill & Smyrna, to the mouth of Soap Creek, 11 miles N. E.
Passage of the river there, July 8, forced Johnston to evacuate his River Line, July 9.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-73.)
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.
Location. 33° 50.693′ N, 84° 34.702′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Concord Road and Hicks Road, on the right when traveling west
By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
2. The March to Soap Creek Marker
The marker, in the brush at the edge of the road, is difficult to see.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Extended Right (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: Wm. Moss House (approx. 0.2 miles away); “The Only Advantage of the Day” (approx. Ľ mile away); Battle of Ruff's Mill (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Mable House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Turner's, Howell's Baker's & Sandtown Ferries (approx. 1.9 miles away); Toward the River (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ross' Headquarters (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.
By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
3. The March to Soap Creek Marker
Looking west on Concord Road at the Hicks Road intersection, the marker, in the brush at the edge of the road, is extremely difficult to see.
By David Seibert, April 1, 2010
4. The March to Soap Creek Marker
The marker is at the edge of a vacant lot. This view is of the marker from the lot, with Concord Road in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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