Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Toward the River
16th A. C. [US] troops were sent to Howell’s, Baker’s & Sandtown ferries, below Nickajack Cr., where demonstrations were made as if crossings at those points were intended.
Johnston’s formidable River Line [CS] forbade a frontal attack by the outnumbering Federals; only by feinting on the right & thrusting on the left (up river at Soap Creek), were the Federals able to pass the Chattahoochee.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-68.)
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° 48.74′ N, 84° 34.327′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Mableton Parkway (Georgia Route 139) 0.1 miles north of Old Gordon Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands in front of the Cobb County Public Safety building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5801 Mableton Parkway, Mableton GA 30126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mitchell House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turner's, Howell's Baker's & Sandtown Ferries (approx. 0.4 miles away); Advance of the 17th A.C. Toward the River (approx. 0.7 miles away); Historic Mable House (approx. one mile away); Smokehouse (approx. one mile away); The Mable House (approx. one mile away); Mable Plantation African American Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Corn Crib (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,033 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.