Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Five Federal Brigades
Photographed 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. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1871.
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 of John Ward Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McCook's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Sherman's Command Post
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Regarding Five Federal Brigades. This assault was part of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
Also see . . . Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, April 4, 2010
2. Five Federal Brigades Marker
Looking eastward toward the wooded ridge occupied by Hardee's Corps
Photographed 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
Photographed 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 October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,208 times since then and 18 times this year. 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.
