Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Five Federal Brigades
By David Seibert, April 4, 2010
1. Five Federal Brigades Marker
June 27, 1864. At 8 A.M., five brigades assaulted the Confederates of Hardee’s Corps, posted on the wooded ridge across the valley eastward. From left to right there were: Kimball’s, Wagner’s & Harker’s brigades, Newton’s div. 4th A. C.; McCook’s & Mitchell’s brigades, Davis’ div., 14th A. C. -- all Army of the Cumberland troops [US]. Kimball & Wagner struck Cleburne’s left; Harker, McCook & Mitchell centered on the salient angle at the right of Cheatham’s div. The assaults were in parallel regimental columns. These & similar ones, at the same time, by 3 brigades at Kennesaw Mtn. 2.5 mi. N., failed to break Johnston’s line [CS].
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-58.)
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° 56.013′ N, 84° 36.284′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Cheatham Hill Road 0.1 miles south
By David Seibert, April 4, 2010
2. Five Federal Brigades Marker
Looking eastward toward the wooded ridge occupied by Hardee's Corps
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McCook's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Gen. George H. Thomas' Headquarters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Assault Falters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Monument to the Fallen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Illinois Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Dead Angle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Field Fortifications (approx. half a mile away); Camouflaged Cannons (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Regarding Five Federal Brigades. This assault was part of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
Also see . . . Kennesaw Mountain. The battle is described in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
By David Seibert, April 4, 2010
3. Five Federal Brigades Marker
Looking south on Cheatham Hill Road, toward the site of the Battle of Kolb's Farm
By David Seibert, April 4, 2010
4. Five Federal Brigades Marker
Looking north on Cheatham Hill Road, toward the Dallas Highway and Little Kennesaw Mountain
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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