Acworth in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of Old Allatoona Church
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
1. Site of Old Allatoona Church Marker
June 3. Hovey’s (1st) Div., 23d A. C. [US] drove Armstrong’s cavalry [CS] from the road, thereby uncovering right of Confederate line -- Walker’s Div., Hardee’s Corps -- near the Foster house 1 mile, S. W.
Seizure of this road broke the 10-day stalemate & the opposing line shifted East to the Kennesaw front.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-30.)
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 May 25, 1818.
Location. 34° 0.603′ N, 84° 42.88′ W. Marker is in Acworth, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is on County Line Road 0 miles south of Kings Tree Pass, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acworth GA 30101, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site ~ Mason’s Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Foster House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hardee’s, Hood’s & French’s H’dq’rs. (approx. 2.1 miles away); Peters-Davenport House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Route of Polk’s Corps (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
2. Site of Old Allatoona Church Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
3. Site of Old Allatoona Church Marker
Looking south on County Line Road
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
4. Site of Old Allatoona Church Marker
Looking north on County Line Road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,630 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
