Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hardee’s, Hood’s & French’s H’dq’rs.
Site of Dr. Augustus Smith house, 1864.
Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010
1. Hardee's, Hood's & French's H’dq’rs. Marker
May 24: Gen. John B. Hood [CS] spent night here enroute with his corps from Etowah River to New Hope Church.
Oct. 5: Gen. S.G. French, [CS] withdrawing from an abortive attempt on the Federal garrison at Allatoona, stopped here enroute to rejoin Hood’s forces at New Hope Church.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-1.)
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 day of the year for for this entry is May 23.
Location. 34° 1.954′ N, 84° 44.426′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. It is on Dallas-Acworth Highway (Georgia Route 92) just south of Thornwood Drive, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located just south of the Cobb-Paulding County line. It is located in a ditch near the tree line, and can be difficult to see from the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, 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 are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cross Roads Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site ~ Mason’s Bridge
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Wm. Nickols House (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010
2. Hardee's, Hood's & French's H’dq’rs. Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010
3. Hardee's, Hood's & French's H’dq’rs. Marker
Looking south on Georgia Highway 92, toward Cross Roads Church, the Battle of Pickett's Mill, and the Battle of New Hope Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
